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Today's Tip: Get connected at UMD
ISSS Activities
Orientation Week
is a great place to start meeting people - join us for the DC Excursion, Lunch Reception, Ice Cream Social 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, tea, and snacks.
Various organizations 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 students on campus. Browse student clubs and contact info at
https://thestamp.umd.edu/student_org_resource_center_sorc
or you can talk to student representatives at the massive
First Look Fair
, usually scheduled about two weeks after classes start.
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 at
https://thestamp.umd.edu/leadership_community_service-learning/leadership_opportunities
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. http://thestamp.umd.edu/graduate_student_life
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 at
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/
. To check out the Adventure trips,
https://recwell.umd.edu/activities/adventure/adventure-trips
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 at
https://umterps.com/index.
Engage your Artistic Side
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center offers a wealth of opportunities to express yourself and see an array of performances!
https://theclarice.umd.edu/
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