Fall 2020 | Week 11 | Weekly updates for International Students @ UC San Diego
Happy Holidays from ISPO!
ISPO News and Resources for Students
ISPO Office Closures for Winter Break

ISPO will be closed from Thursday, December 24, 2020 through January 3, 2021. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 4, 2021. Please visit iContact.ucsd.edu for business and closure hours and emergency contact information.  

Health and Safety Emergency Contact Line During Travel: +1 858-534-4357 
Traveling to the U.S.: You're Packed, But Are You Prepared?
Make your travel plans less stressful by reviewing some very important reminders and recommendations from ISPO:

Stay Connected with Fellow Tritons | iPrograms and iEvents
Sign up for these programs happening now! Stay connected with ISPO and other Tritons by taking a look at our events calendar at iEvents.ucsd.edu
Let's Talk- New Program!
Mondays 3:30-4:30 PM PST

Let’s Talk meetings with Dr. Rina Schul (CAPS/ISPO Liaison) are for international students who are seeking informal support with general wellness issues such as stress, adjustment, cross-cultural challenges, motivation, focus, and relationships. Let’s Talk sessions are one-on-one, and are designed to provide practical strategies, information, and support. They are available to ALL international students regardless of where they reside.
ISPO Winter Break Guide
Available Now! 

Due to the popularity of the Fall Break Guide, ISPO compiled a guide with a variety of fun activities you can do over Winter Break! From San Diego's best holiday light displays to must-watch holiday classics during your next Netflix binge, this guide has something for everyone!
As we continue to shift our services to accommodate the needs of our students, this schedule may fluctuate and is subject to change. ISPO's most current advising hours can be found at iContact.ucsd.edu.
Virtual Zoom Advising 
ISPO has expanded virtual advising hours to accommodate different time zones for the fall quarter. See the exact advising times/hours on our website.
Online Contact Form
Send ISPO an email through our Online Contact Form. These inquiries are directed to specific advisors depending on nature of the request.
Download the Official UC San Diego Mobile App!
GET THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES FROM ISPO AND UC SAN DIEGO ON THE APP! ISPO Alerts--a new tool for receiving important updates for international students--will be available later this Fall term so don't miss out!  Available for iPhone and Android. Visit mobile.ucsd.edu for more information on how to download the app.
International Students & Programs Office | iStudents.ucsd.edu
WHY AM I RECEIVING THIS NEWSLETTER? All international students studying at UC San Diego are automatically subscribed to the iStudents Newsletter to ensure they receive proper immigration updates from our office. The information sent in this Newsletter is available on ISPO's website, iStudents.ucsd.edu, or may direct students to other external resources. You have the right to unsubscribe at any time from receiving updates from our office. You can do this by emailing istudents@ucsd.edu. Note, all international students at UC San Diego are responsible for staying up to date with immigration regulations that may affect them. To learn more, visit our website at iStudents.ucsd.edu