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Dec 3, 2024

ISSS Announcements

Holiday Travel Guidance

Are you traveling out of the US for the holidays? Plan ahead! The end of the semester is a busy time for ISSS. Travel signatures are good for 12 months for students in F-1 and J-1 status, and 6 months for those in F-1 status on OPT. You can request a travel signature in iTerp and a new I-20 or DS-2019 will be sent to you electronically.

Please note that you should only be travelling during break periods. It's expected that you remain in the U.S. for the entirety of the semester if you are a student. For more information on travel and travel signatures, please review information here.

ISSS EVENTS

Interviewing Tips for International Students & Scholars

Dec 4, Noon - 1p.m. 

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This workshop is designed to help international students and scholars navigate the unique challenges of job interviews. The session will cover cultural differences, effective communication strategies, and common questions to expect. Participants will gain practical tips and confidence to succeed in the interview process, regardless of their background.

International Coffee Hour

Dec 5, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

HJ Patterson Global Crossroads

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International Coffee Hour is a great way to connect with other students/scholars (both domestic and international) and meet UMD staff and faculty while enjoying coffee, tea, and snacks! International Coffee Hour takes place Thursdays from 2:30pm - 3:30pm at various locations around our beautiful campus.

Join us for the final Coffee Hour of the semester!

AROUND CAMPUS

Winter Global Classrooms Courses Open for Registration

Take one of our Global Classrooms courses this winter to stay globally engaged! See list of the courses here and register.

Do you have an event or announcement that would be of interest to the UMD international community, or know an international Terp moving Fearlessy Forward?  We invite you to share by clicking here.

ISSSNews is a weekly e-newsletter sponsored by International Student & Scholar Services with the purpose of communicating news and updates on immigration regulations, opportunities and events of interest to the international UMD community.