Why attend the NGO Fair?
Interdisciplinary Engagement
The fair encourages interdisciplinary engagement, allowing students from various academic backgrounds to collaborate with CSOs working across different sectors. This interaction promotes a holistic approach to problem-solving and fosters innovation through the exchange of diverse perspectives and expertise.
Civic Responsibility and Global Citizenship
Engaging with CSOs at the fair underscores the CEU's emphasis on civic responsibility and global citizenship. Through volunteering, internships and other collaborations, students can contextualize their academic knowledge within practical settings, thereby enhancing their understanding of global and local issues.
Academic Enrichment
The NGO Fair complements academic coursework by providing experiential learning opportunities that are crucial for academic enrichment. Students can apply theoretical concepts from their studies to real-world scenarios, conduct field research, and gain insights that inform their academic pursuits and future career paths. It is an opportunity to build connections to develop your Civic Engagement Fellowship projects. Students may also be able to develop these connections into research projects through the CEU Science for Society Hub.
Networking and Collaboration
The fair facilitates valuable networking opportunities, allowing students to build professional relationships with CSO leaders, faculty, and peers. These connections can lead to collaborative projects, research partnerships, and future employment opportunities.
Call for CEU Student Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer to help organize the NGO Fair, please write to studentengagement@ceu.edu