Good Luck on Finals and Happy Holidays!
Dear International Slugs,

This quarter seems to have flown by so fast. In your final days of classes and prepping for final examinations, we just want to remind you: You got this! In this newsletter, you'll find reminders about campus closure and holiday travel.

We wish you good luck on your final exams, and hope you have a wonderful and restful winter break!

Best wishes,

Victoria, Andy, and Lisa
Global Programming
Travel Reminders!
Traveling over winter break?

Make sure you have a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 and double-check the CDC requirements for travel.

Get more info on ISSS travel updates.
Global Engagement Resources & Events
Yalda Night - Tomorrow!
Date: Saturday, December 4
Time: 20:00 PST
Location: Graduate Student Commons Fireside Lounge

Join Iranian Banana Slugs in a celebration of Yalda. This event is open to graduate students.

What is Yalda? In Zoroastrian tradition, the longest and darkest night of the year is a time when friends and family gather together to eat, drink, and enjoy a fine dinner.

Refreshments will be provided.
Union Square Holiday Shopping Trip

Date: Saturday, December 11
Time: 9:00 - 17:00 PST
Location: Union Square
Note: this event is limited to scholars and graduate students.
This event is now full, however, you can register to be put on the waitlist.

During your holiday break please join Global Programming on their trip to Union Square. We'll be departing from Quarry Plaza at 9:00 AM to enjoy a fun day of shopping and sightseeing in San Francisco.
Save the Date: UCSC Winter Global Reception
Date: Monday, January 3
Time: 18:00 - 19:30 PST
Location: Namaste Lounge
(Subject to Change)

Join us in welcoming and mingling with fellow and new international students who are starting their academic journey at UCSC this winter quarter.

Dinner will be provided.
Please RSVP by Friday, December 17.
Campus Reminders & Events
The period between fall and winter quarters - winter break - is not covered by the academic year housing contract.

Dining halls and residential facilities at all colleges, Transfer Community, Redwood Grove, The Village, University Town Center, and Camper Park will close from 12 noon on December 11, 2021 until 10:00 a.m. on January 2, 2022.

Visit the Quarter Breaks Webpage for more information.

If you need assistance with housing options, contact your college/residential facility housing office.
Welcome to the Winter Owarai Live!
Manzai is a traditional form of Japanese stand-up comedy. Two or three comedians exchange joke-filled conversations at high speed. It is representative of Owarai (comedy), and is rising as a new icon of Japanese pop culture.

At the event, students are going to show their manzai performances which they have created from the scratch. Please enjoy the performance and blow off some steam with laughter!

Date: Friday, December 17
Time: 20:00 - 21:00 PST
Global Programming is on Discord!
Join the Global Programming Discord to build community with fellow international banana slugs, chat with Global Mentors, and stay up-to-date on Global Programming events.
Global Programming
globalprogramming@ucsc.edu
Classroom Unit, Room 103, Santa Cruz
CA 95064 United States