video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/9e5e2923628f4e24a93378fa64b3e719" frameborder="0" width="1920" height="1440" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>14401920Loomhttps://www.loom.com14401920https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/9e5e2923628f4e24a93378fa64b3e719-1705625995577.gif88.436In this video, Dr. Shakir Abdullah introduces himself as the lead consultant for Practical Diversity Associates and shares exciting details about an upcoming seminar called "Using Multicultural Competence to Support Diverse Students in Study Awareness." The seminar, in partnership with Allegheny's Global Education Office, aims to help students prepare for study away opportunities. Dr. Abdullah highlights the topics that will be covered, including multicultural competence, identity development, preparing students to study away, supporting students while they're away, and supporting them upon their return. He encourages the Allegheny College community to register for the limited seating available and emphasizes the personal significance of studying away in his own educational journey.