• Set up an exploratory meeting with potential academic partners and collaborators

• Formalize a partnership with an overseas institution

• Recruit students and/or faculty

• Attend an academic meeting abroad

• Do research overseas

• Connect with overseas alumni and/or donor cultivation

• Meet with U.S. Embassy Officials stationed abroad

On the following:

• Temple University - This can include a brochure or PowerPoint.  International Affairs can assist with supplying these materials, if needed.  

• School or college

• Project: outline or synopsis translated into the language of your hosts. For translation, consider using a professional translation service.

• Familiarize yourself with general information about the host country and its business etiquette.

• The U.S. Commercial Services offers country specific guides that can help you to familiarize yourself with the customs and business practices in the region where you are traveling.  

• Visit our list of partner universities to find out what other relationships Temple has in the host country.

• Understand the gift-giving culture

• Consider items from Temple’s bookstore carrying the Temple logo, such as pens, paperweights, mouse pads, scarves, neckties and golf shirts; or books published by Temple Press, written by Temple faculty or about Philadelphia

• Consider Gold Key Service for a fee provided by the International Trade Administration for help in:

  • Making introductions and appointments

  • Arranging for in-country transportation

  • Providing translation and hosting services

  • Acquainting you with business etiquette

  • Planning meetings and events—The range of services varies depending on the country.

• Also, check the Greater Philadelphia International Resource Guide for background information.

• Check out the World Affairs Councilof Philadelphia, especially if you are going to one of Philadelphia’s Sister Cities. Temple offers undergraduate and law scholarships to qualifying students from Sister Cities.

• For help at a national level, visit the U.S. Commercial Service.

• U.S. Department of State

• Temple Health Insurance Coverage Abroad/ISOS services

• Temple International Travel Policies

Each year Temple hosts a number of alumni gatherings around the world. Developing loyal alumni abroad is one of our best resources. 

• Contact the Office of Alumni Relations to help identify overseas alumni and discuss meeting with local alumni and attending and/or planning a reunion event while you are overseas.

Please send Temple alumni contact information to the Office of Alumni Relations so Temple alumni records can be updated.

• Set-up a time to meet with the Office of International Affairs. We want to hear about your trip and assist you with follow-up including support for the development of an international partnership agreement. 

• Promote your trip through copy and photos on your website.

• Keep in touch with your new contacts. Put them on your mailing list and send them an annual New Year's card and publications from your school or college.