Oct 31, 2023

ISSS Announcements

Planning on taking an internship/co-op this Fall term? (Deadline November 1)

Are you an international student looking to intern/co-op between now and the end of Fall? The final day to request AND begin Fall 2023 Curricular Practical Training is November 1, 2023. If you are planning to participate in an internship or co-op that occurs this term, please be sure to get your request in prior to 11/01. 

In Your Final Term? Consider OPT

If you will be graduating at the end of the Fall 2023 term, it may be a good idea to start thinking about the application procedure for Optional Practical Training (OPT). For Post-Completion OPT, students may apply no earlier than 90 days and no later than 60 days from the completion of your academic program. More information on application procedures here. For other Final Term reminders, please review here.

2023 ISSS Services Survey

Share your feedback on ISSS services. Check your email for the invitation link sent October 26th. 

International Coffee Hour on Thursday, October 26th. 

Thank you to all who stopped by our Halloween Event!



Happy Halloween from ISSS

International Student Career Series

Fri, Nov 10th, 12pm

Register

The international student career series is a group of workshops/programs facilitated and curated by professional staff that focus on specific career needs of international students. Learn more and register for events and workshops here. 

Our next installment is a workshop on Graduate International Student Resume Writing on Wednesday, November 10th. This workshop reviews the fundamental information that should be included, proper formatting, how to make yourself stand out, and common mistakes students make.

DC International Student & Alumni Career Fair

Wed, Nov 15, 2-4pm

The University of Maryland, College Park will host the 4th annual DC Area International Student & Alumni Career Fair (Virtual) on Wednesday, November 15 from 2-4pm ET. The fair is virtual on Handshake.

International PhD Career Readiness Series

Nov 2nd, 9th, and 16th

The International PhD Career Readiness Series is intentionally designed to focus on providing strategies of career preparation for international PhD candidates and Postdocs in the United States, including best practices on navigating PhD career landscape and U.S. workplace culture, job search process, and how to prepare for the immigration portfolio. With 3 interactive sessions, we hope to tackle topics commonly faced by PhD candidates and Postdocs with an international background.

The Counseling Center Wellness Series

Feeling stressed? Struggling with focus? Want to learn how to improve your mental health? Check out the Counseling Center’s Wellness Series! We have 16 different topics related to coping skills, relationships, academics, and more. No appointment necessary. Find details and Zoom links at counseling.umd.edu/wellness.