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Contact Information
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Office of International Students and Scholars
Maloney Hall, Suite 249
T: (617)552-8005
F: 617-552-2190
Office Hours:
M-F, 9am-4pm
Advising Walk-in Hours:
M & W 2pm-4pm
T, Th, & F 10am-12pm
[email protected]
www.bc.edu/oiss
 @BCOISS
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Farewell and Have a Wonderful Summer!
We wish all of our students and the BC community a relaxing summer break!
We also send a special goodbye to two of our senior student workers, Yini Guan and Shin Young Hwang. We will miss you very much in our office and on Boston College's campus, but we wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors!
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Reminder for Travel Signatures and New Advising Walk-in Hours
Office hours are still 9am to 4pm, and during this time, you can drop off and pick up documents and obtain travel signatures (if an advisor is available). If you need a signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 before you travel for the summer, please come at least ONE WEEK before you travel, as this is our busiest time of the year. To see travel signature requirements, go to our website: Travel
If you have questions, you can come during our recently established advising walk-in hours.
Advising Walk-in Hours, as of Monday, March 10:
Monday
| 2pm-4pm
| Tuesday
| 10am-12pm
| Wednesday
| 2pm-4pm
| Thursday
| 10am-12pm
| Friday
| 10am-12pm
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During the advising walk-in hours, students can speak with an advisor about any questions they have without making an appointment, and it will be first come, first served. If it is determined that you need more attention we may set up an appointment for you. If you know your situation is complicated, please call the office and individual appointments can be made during office hours.
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Conversation Partners Program
Spring Luncheon
The Conversation Partners met together for an End-of-the-Year Luncheon in the Walsh Function Room on Monday, April 28th. Thank you to all those who participated in the 2013-2014 program!
 CPP is designed for new international grad students to practice their conversational English with a native English speaker from the BC community. Each pair plan weekly meetings on or off-campus in order to practice speaking, as well as learn about American slang and culture. |
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International Assistant Events
Easter Egg Coloring Social
A group of international students and international assistants (IAs) practiced the art of dyeing eggs on Monday, April 14th. For many this was their first experience coloring eggs, a spring tradition in the U.S. Chocolate candies and other desserts were also enjoyed by all. This was the last official IA event of the year, although many IAs plan various activities with international students throughout the remainder of the semester. |
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Spouses and Families Spring Events
Spring Egg Hunt
On April 10th, the OISS collaborated with Graduate Student Life to create a fun and adventurous Spring Egg Hunt! Eggs filled with candies were hidden throughout the lawn of the Murray House, and the children raced to find them. They also had the opportunity to draw creative Springtime pictures. We had a wonderful closing program to the semester and enjoyed the beautiful spring weather!
Children's Music Group
This semester the family members of international students and scholars decided to hold a music group for children under five years old. Mahtab Sirdani taught the children songs and dances while undergradvolunteers helped lead activities and brought different musical instruments for the children to play. It was a great time for all!
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Red Sox Game!
The OISS organized outing for BC International Community
It was drizzling outside on April 8th, but that did not stop the BC International Community from heading to the most recent organized Red Sox Game! The atmosphere in Kenmore was exciting as the game took place shortly after the team's Opening Day.
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International Student Groups at BC
Graduate International Student Association
 The Graduate International Student Association (GISA) has provided lots of opportunities for students to become involved with five different cultural events! To receive updates and news from GISA email: [email protected]
International Club of Boston College The International Club of Boston College (ICBC) held four differen  t events over the semester, as well as became extremely involved in UGBC with an e-board volleyball game! The Heights featured an article on their newest event: Culture Shock! To read, follow link: The Heights Article: Culture Shock
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