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Student Handbook - Zayed University

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Peer Assistance Leaders (PALs)<br />

PALs are students who have been selected and trained to help you be<br />

a successful university student by providing support and guidance on<br />

courses, campus life and <strong>University</strong> resources. You can find them in the<br />

PALs Center located in the Office of Enrollment Management.<br />

Study Abroad<br />

Each year, 100-200 <strong>Zayed</strong> <strong>University</strong> students engage in study abroad<br />

in such places as Scotland (Al-Maktoum Institute for Arabic and Islamic<br />

Studies), France, Spain, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and the<br />

United States. Most programs are open to all baccalaureate students.<br />

CAREER SERVICES<br />

<strong>Zayed</strong> <strong>University</strong> provides many opportunities for career preparation<br />

and employment through course work and assignments, on-campus<br />

employment, off-campus summer employment, internship programs,<br />

and full-time employment. The <strong>Student</strong> Careers Office assists you in<br />

making informed career choices to achieve career and life goals.<br />

Career Resource Center<br />

The Career Resource Center has career related books, articles, magazines,<br />

employer information, career planning software, videos and websites<br />

available for all students. The Career Education Coordinator helps you<br />

research careers and jobs, write résumés, practice for job interviews and<br />

make decisions about which major to select. Check out the website for<br />

more resources: http://www.zu.ac.ae/cs/.<br />

<strong>Student</strong> Employment<br />

There are several employment programs open to undergraduate<br />

students, including on/off campus, part time and sponsorship<br />

<strong>Zayed</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> 2012 - 2013<br />

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