Industry Insights – Career Journeys & Advice for International Students
Date:Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time:5pm – 6:30pm
Location:Virtual Session
This panel brings together professionals from a variety of industries, who were once international students themselves. Panelists will share their personal journeys, practical tips and lessons learned about securing internships, navigating work authorization, building a professional network and overcoming cultural and systemic barriers. OPEN TO ALL MAJORS & CLASS LEVELS STUDENTS: SIGN-UP WITH YOUR USC.EDU EMAIL. This panel is intended to share and cover advice on the international student experience, but all students are welcome to join.
Panelists:
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Farhan Sikder, Global Customer Success Strategy and Business Advisor @ BRAC IT
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Simon Lei, Strategic Marketing Manager @ Residents Medical Group
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Kathy Chen, Software Engineer @ WHPM
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Xinyu “Ciao” Zhao, Creative Producer @ Rideback
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Dinesh Naag Nalla, Director @ Synergene Active Ingredients
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Published on September 22nd, 2025Last updated on September 22nd, 2025