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OCT 1 , Oct 8, 2024

ISSS EVENTS

Tell Your Story as an International Doctoral Student or Scholar

Oct 11, 12 - 1:30p.m.

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In professional conversations (interviews or networking), you often get this question, “tell me about yourself.” In fact, most people trip over this question, but you can open up possibilities if you practice the storytelling technique. In this workshop, you will collect, choose, and craft the stories most relevant to your professional identity as an international scholar.

International Coffee Hour

Oct 10, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Hornbake Plaza 

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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.

CPT Authorization Due by November 1st



The last date to request AND begin Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization is November 1st, 2024. If you plan to pursue an internship/co-op to take place this fall term, please submit your request for CPT via iTerp immediately.

In Case You Missed our October 2nd event, Guide To U.S. Elections

If you were unable to attend our October 2nd, Guide to U.S. Elections, we invite you to view the presentations of Dr. David Karol and Dr. Sarah Oates at your convenience. Each provides an overview of the topics covered and provide valuable insights. You can access them here.

Break Housing Survey for International Undergraduate Students

Are you an international undergraduate student at UMD? The International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and experiences on break housing by completing this quick survey. Your feedback will provide valuable insights into the housing conditions during breaks and help us identify any issues students may have encountered. Thank you for your time!

AROUND CAMPUS

International Student Support Group

Fridays 11a.m. - 12:30p.m.

International Students are invited to participate in a weekly support group where they can talk about adjustment concerns, acculturative stress, academic stress, social challenges, personal problems, and mental health. this also is a great place to share information and connect with others.

For more info, contact Dr. Jihee Hong: jhong114@umd.edu

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.