Sent on behalf of Vanderbilt International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
Dear Scholars,
Welcome to the start of a new academic year! We hope that you had a good summer.
To start the new year, ISSS is hosting an International Student and Scholar Resource Fair this Thursday, August 10th, from 11 AM to 1 PM. The fair will be held in the lobby of Wilson Hall. Representatives from on- and off-campus organizations will have information tables about the services they can offer. The fair is FREE for students and scholars. This is a great opportunity to learn more about local resources. No registration required.
Below is a complete list of participating organizations:
Banking:Bank of America: bank chain with branches throughout the U.S. Also has resources on financial literacy.
Vanderbilt Credit Union: non-profit financial institution with banking options; credit unions usually have lower interest rates than banks.
Student Support:
English Language Center: academic/professional English language support for the Vanderbilt community. They have resources for spouses and partners of VU students and scholars as well.
Student Care Network: A holistic network of services and resources pertaining to health and wellness. There will be representatives from the University Counseling Center, Student Care Coordination, and the Center for Student Wellbeing.
Transportation:
Transportation & Mobility Office: information about travel to and from campus and around Nashville and Middle Tennessee (formerly known as “MoveVU”)
WeGo Public Transit: Nashville’s public bus system. Learn about public transportation options (remember, you can ride the bus for free with your Commodore ID).
Volunteering/Civic Engagement:
Habitat for Humanity: Information on affordable housing, donating, and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. (They also run a store that sells low-cost, donated items – including clothes and furniture.)
Hands on Nashville: organization that works with over 200 local non-profits by connecting volunteers to volunteer opportunities all around the city.
United Nations Association: networking, professional development programs, and leadership opportunities to support the mission of the United Nations.
We hope to see you there! Please let us know if you have any questions about this event.
Sincerely,
ISSS
