Join us for a night of singing, dancing, and cultural exchange. Enjoy performances from student organizations and sing your heart out to your favorite international songs. This session is hosted in partnership between College 9/John R. Lewis College Student Life and International Student Services and Programming as part of International Education Week. If you have […]
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, […]
Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops are MANDATORY for all F-1 students who will apply for OPT, and you MUST have attended the OPT workshop within 9 months of applying for OPT. You must attend the full workshop to receive credit. Be sure to arrive on time and stay until the end, or you will not receive credit […]
We are kicking off International Education Week with a bang at our kickoff fair. Come swing by the Namaste Lounge at C9/JRL to celebrate our campus’ global diversity with student-led activities while enjoying international treats and winning drinks from around the world. This session is hosted in partnership between College 9/John R. Lewis College Student […]
Is your self-care making you feel guilty? Do you struggle with negative self-talk? Come attend our self-compassion workshop specifically designed for international and globally minded students, as we do a deep dive into why your self-care might not be enough to maintain your wellbeing. Students will walk away understanding the importance of self-compassion and how […]
Learn the fundamentals of reading Chinese pinyin and practice reading common Chinese names with native Mandarin speaking staff members and students from Global Engagement. Hosted by Chunling Hu (International Student Advisor) and Leo Li (Global Captain). Register here for the Zoom link. This session is hosted by International Student Services and Programming as part of […]
Join the Graduate Students Association for their open council meeting featuring Director of International Student Services of Programming, Lacey Long-Vejar. All international graduate students are invited to participate and hear from ISSP and ask questions related to the student experience. This session is hosted in partnership with the Graduate Student Commons as part of International […]
Join Global Engagement for our monthly Global Cafe. Come stop by the International Lounge in Classroom Unit 101 for coffee, tea, refreshments, and community. This event is open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members. Each monthly cafe is held on the following Wednesdays from 14:00 – 16:00: October 21 November 18 December 2 […]
Join us for our monthly Global Cafe where we share international experiences, speak with Global Engagement staff, enjoy a cup of tea, and meet new people. We will be joined by the Vice Provost of Global Engagement, Guido Bordignon. Stop by between 14:00 – 14:30 to meet Guido and learn more about their plans for […]
Join us at the College Nine/John R. Lewis dining hall to experience our international-themed comic books college night, in honor of International Education Week. A College Night is a special community program that has three components: education, entertainment, and a wonderful meal. College Nights bring together the entire college community (on and off-campus students, staff […]
Every year, International Student Services and Programming invites faculty and staff to host international students for Thanksgiving dinner. This wonderful opportunity allows our UCSC faculty and staff community to share traditions and help our international students experience the warmth and diversity of this American holiday. How it Works Matching: We pair international students with UCSC staff […]
Join Global Engagement for our monthly Global Cafe. Come stop by the International Lounge in Classroom Unit 101 for coffee, tea, refreshments, and community. This event is open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members. Each monthly cafe is held on the following Wednesdays from 14:00 – 16:00: October 21 November 18 December 2 […]
Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops are MANDATORY for all F-1 students who will apply for OPT, and you MUST have attended the OPT workshop within 9 months of applying for OPT. You must attend the full workshop to receive credit. Be sure to arrive on time and stay until the end, or you will not receive credit […]