OISS E-News: December 5-December 11

Are You Travelling During the Break?

Come to OISS to get a travel signature for your I-20 or DS-2019 and quick travel advising without an appointment. Dates and times are listed below.

F-1 Undergraduate and Graduate Students:

The CPT Deadline is Approaching for Next Session!

If you are participating in ANY internship or required off-campus work opportunity, you must apply for Curricular Practical Training. Remember:

You may not begin working until your CPT is approved, so turn it in before your anticipated start date
CPT will only be approved until the last day of free drop/add
CPT will only be approved if it is a required part of a required academic course or if it is required of all students in the program

If you have questions about CPT, visit our website or make an appointment with an advisor.

Travel Signature Days

Undergraduate & Graduate Students:

Dec. 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dec. 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dec. 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

ELI Students:

Dec. 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

International Coffee Hour

Every Friday until Dec. 13,

4 p.m.

Submissions Due for Democracy Student Audio Essay Contest

Friday, Dec. 6

For Graduate Students

Career Meetup: Demystifying the Job Search for International Students

Thursday, Dec. 12, 4:30 p.m.

Only 2 Coffee Hours Left this Semester!

Friday, December 6

4 to 6 p.m.

Trabant University Center

Join us for our last two International Coffee Hours, this Friday and next. This week the UD Student Alumni Ambassadors will share ways to check off the items on the UD Bucket List. As always, everyone is welcome to come enjoy free coffee, tea, snacks at 4 p.m. in Trabant.

This event is sponsored by the UD Student Alumni Ambassadors. The event series is co-sponsored by the Office for International Students and Scholars, Division of Student Life and UD Dining Services.

Kopo Oromeng from Botswana

“My country has a small population, with just over 2 million people, but it’s very full of culture, great food - like all the African countries- and lots of nature. I am super excited that a few weeks ago researchers published a journal article about evidence they found that Botswana is the birthplace of modern humans about 200,000 years ago. There’s been a lot of scientific interest in this part of Africa and this is very close to my area of study: near the huge inland Okavango Delta.“

Kopo Oromeng, from Botswana, is pursuing a Masters in Hydrology in the College of Earth, Ocean & Environment. She is interested in working on water quality issues on fresh water systems and global development. She is looking forward to going home for the holidays this winter, where it is much warmer than here, before finishing her degree in the spring. She says she really likes Delaware and its proximity and ease of getting to Philadelphia, NY and Washington, DC. She thinks of Newark as a big small town and enjoys Main Street and being able to walk everywhere. Kopo Oromeng is this week’s #FriendofOISS.

Did You Miss an Event or Get Your Photo Taken?

Check out photos from this past week's event and vote (by liking!) for your favorites:

International Coffee Hour

Thanksgiving Dinner

How Satisfied are You with Your Experience at UD? How Can We Improve? We Need Your Feedback!

OISS is here to make UD a better place to be an international student.

Sharing your experience with programs and services on campus is the best way to add your voice to the decision-making process. You might even win a prize!

Please complete the survey you received earlier today.

All survey respondents will automatically be entered into a sweepstakes to win one of 12 remaining prizes, including two remaining $200 prizes to be applied to your UD account, or a pair of UDairy double scoop ice cream coupons (10 UDairy prizes available). Winners will be randomly selected and notified by email by December 16.

All respondents will also be invited to a lunch with OISS staff to continue the conversation.

Student Centers Are Offering Support for the Last Week of Classes and Exams

The Student Centers are offering free coffee and massages and extended study hours this week and next. Learn more.

RA Applications are Open

Residence Life & Housing is accepting RA applications for the 2020-2021 academic year through January 15, 2020. If you are interested in leadership development, want to be part of an incredibly dynamic team and make an impact on the University of Delaware’s residential community, you are encouraged to apply!

Visit the Residence Life & Housing website or find more information about how to apply and to review answers to some of our frequently answered questions. Additional questions can be directed to the RA Selection Committee at raselection@udel.edu.

DSS Assists with Temporary Conditions

If you find yourself injured or experience a temporary disability that affects your access to University programs or services, Disability Support Services can help you arrange an accommodation with the University. DSS is often first of mind when physical injuries occur, but many of the students they work with are seeking accommodations for their documented anxiety, depression or other mental health condition. Learn more about DSS.

Tips for Hand Hygiene this Holiday Season

Did you know that hand sanitizer was designed to protect you while you're on your way to wash your hands? Scrubbing both sides of hands and underneath nails with soap for at least twenty seconds is associated with a significantly decreased risk of illness. Hand sanitizer reduces the amount of some germs, but is completely ineffective against others.

WINTER SESSION COURSE SPOTLIGHT

Group D Breadth Requirement

For those students staying on campus this winter, there is a project-based music course that satisfies the Group D (Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology) breadth requirement.

MUSC 106 will explore use of computational tools to study and apply principles of music such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and texture. The course will study existing music of various popular artists (such as Beyonce, Bruno Mars, the Beatles, and others) and students will practice using computational tools to compose their own music in the style of a specific artist. This course fulfills a university-level Group D requirement and will provide an engaging and creative/collaborative environment where students can explore the blending of these two subjects. There are no pre-requisites for the course and no experience in either music or computational science is required or expected.

For questions, contact Jennifer Shafer at shafer@udel.edu.

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