Get Connected                                                        Issue 6
Greetings!

Hopefully by now you have received your visa (or will have it soon), registered for orientation events, packed your bags, and learned how to get from the airport to your new neighborhood. Now take some time to think about something fun! Getting to know other students and finding a community on campus is one of the most important factors to a successful and enjoyable experience for new students, but it does take some initiative on your part. There are so many ways to get involved! You will discover more when you start taking classes and get to know the campus, but here are some ideas to give you an overview and a chance to start checking out what might interest you: 
Today's Tip: Get connected at UMD
ISSS Activities
Orientation Week is a great time to start meeting people - join us for the DC Excursion, Lunch Reception, or IKEA Trip...or simply say hi to someone new at a session. 

During the semester, our office holds International Coffee Hour every Wednesday, from 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm in the Global Crossroads Lounge, H.J. Patterson. This weekly get-together is a great way to meet new people and reconnect with friends over some free coffee and snacks. 

Various organization on campus also organize  trips  that help you explore the local area. Look out for announcements!  Events are published in our newsletter  ISSS News that you will receive weekly as well as our  Facebook page . Make sure to like and follow us to stay informed.

Student Organizations
At the University of Maryland, we have over 300 student organizations and we are sure there is one for you. Check out International Student Union to connect with the international student club on campus. Browse student clubs and contact groups at TerpLink. 

Career Services
Are you interested in getting an on-campus job? An internship? Preparing yourself for your future job search process should start as early as your first semester. At UMD, we have Career Services professionals that are here to help you in developing a plan.  These departments are equipped to facilitate the career exploration and job search process for undergraduate and graduate students.  

Leadership and Community Service Learning

Do you care about a certain issue and want to get involved or just want to give back to the community? Develop your leadership skills and get to know other students? LCSL programs create great opportunities for teamwork and friendship building.   Find your fit here.


Graduate Student Life
The Graduate Student Life staff strive to build community among GradTerps, provide effective communications to resources and people, and advocate for GradTerps throughout the University of Maryland. 

Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy [MICA]
Interested in issues of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion and their intersections? Learn about MICA's programs and services for students at the University of Maryland and see what diversity-related events are occurring on campus here.


Recreation and Wellness
Stay fit and healthy through one of our many Campus Recreation programs. Whether you want to join a sports team, work out, swim, or climb a rock wall, we have something for you.  One "insider secret" is that CRS also offers awesome (and cheap!) adventure trips to various destinations.  Get started at http://recwell.umd.edu/ 


Support the Terps
One of the many benefits of going to a Big Ten school is that you get to see outstanding sports teams right on your campus. Whether you just want to see a game or become a wholehearted Maryland Terps fan, get all your UMD athletics information here.


Engage your Artistic Side 
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center offers a wealth of opportunities to express yourself and see an array of performances! Many performances are free with your student ID. 



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