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Nov 19, 2024

ISSS Announcements

Thanksgiving Holiday Closure

ISSS will be closed for the Thanksgiving break from Wednesday Nov 27 - Friday, Nov 29. We will reopen with normal hours and services on Monday, Dec 1.

For students seeking housing information or ideas for activities over the break, please refer to our Thanksgiving Break email available here.

If you have an emergency during this time please follow standard University emergency procedures by contacting the University Police Department at 301-405-3555 or visiting the ISSS Safety and Emergency Resource page.

ISSS EVENTS

Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 18-22!

IEW is all about embracing the diversity and international spirit that makes our campus shine. Check out the IEW 2024 calendar of 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 with the UMD Coffee Club

Nov 14, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

St. Mary's Hall (Language House)

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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. Only two coffee hours remaining this semester!

AROUND CAMPUS

F-1 Student Work Visa Strategies: What’s Required for OPT, CPT & STEM Extensions

Nov 20, 3 - 4p.m.

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Join GoinGlobal’s immigration experts to explore 3 US work options commonly used by F-1 students.This webinar will address issues related to CPT and pre-completion OPT as strategies to working during their degree program. The session will also discuss “post-completion” OPT as the best strategy for getting work in the US after graduation. Each of these work options (CPT, OPT, and STEM) will be explored in this webinar. Participants will be able to ask questions at the conclusion of the presentation. 

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.