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Dear International Grad Students, Post-Docs, and their trusty supporters:
Welcome back to your Gazette! The first ever Global Gaucho Hour was a huge success: we had a great mix of faculty, visiting scholars, and graduate students from around the world and who have been around the world. Check out the Facebook Group in the coming week for pictures of the beginnings of our taking over the world... ahem, we mean, changing the world!
Congratulations to Yanitsa Buendía de Llaca for her much deserved nomination as our first ever Stellar Scholar Spotlight -- don't miss her wise advice below.
We also have great news to announce: the GSRC has acquired access to Glacier Tax Prep for all international grad students. Important tax preparation help information has been sent to your inboxes with information on how to access Glacier here.
There are a couple important announcements in this month's gazette about the COLA movement and the Public Charge ruling -- see below for details.
Happy reading, and don't forget to scroll all the way down for your free smiles!
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Workshops & Events for
International Graduate Students
Reverse Culture Shock Workshop 1
April 23rd @ 2:30-4pm, SRB Multi-Purpose Room
Reverse Culture Shock Workshop 2
April 30th @ 2:30-4pm, SRB Multi-Purpose Room
Stay Tuned for the End-of-Year Picnic!
Next Quarter, TBD
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More Events
Mar 5 @ 12-1pm, CAPS Main Building
Mar 13 @ 12-1pm, Library, Room 1312
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February's Stellar Scholar: Yanitsa Buendía de Llaca!
Why did you choose your major?: "I grew up in what I have defined as Secular-Catholicism with New Age and Metaphysical doctrines. I have always been fascinated by why and how people come to believe what they do and what they choose to do around those beliefs." (Religious Studies MA/PhD)
Why did you choose UCSB?: "In Mexico, my home country, the study of religion is not taken that seriously. It is usually done either by fields like anthropology or history, and it can carry a certain stigma. I wanted to have the ability to engage internationally with the field of religious studies itself."
What are you particularly proud of or what have you worked particularly hard on during your time at UCSB?: "Working every day in achieving my goals is more than enough to be proud. It is hard, even for English speakers and American citizens, to finish a Ph.D. I have advanced to candidacy, done my research with external funding on time. And I am writing my Dissertation to graduate on time (fingers crossed)!"
Do you have any advice for other graduate students?: "Have fun and do not feel guilty. Sometimes we forget that we are in positions of privilege and we choose to be in school because we had a passion for something. Recovering the passion of what we do and finding joy in OTHER activities without guilt may be the door for, if not success, sanity during these hard years…"
Nominate someone here for the Scholar Spotlight today -- it's super quick and easy, and you'll make their day!
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Alcoholic Horse Milk?! Thanks, Mongolia!If you've been to Mongolia even one time, you've come across their amazing national beverage: fermented mare's milk (airag). Its flavor profile is like unflavored yogurt, with a little bit of burning alcohol undertones. But if you've only been to Mongolia once, what you may not know is that as the year progresses, the stock of mare's milk gets higher and higher in alcohol content -- so travelers be warned, the longer past summer it is, the boozey-er it gets! Also, sometimes vodka is added to make it even stronger, and it is then called "arhi" -- aha!
If you have a tip or a story to share for Time Zone Tales, e-mail me here! We want to hear your funny, scary, or intriguing stories from around the world!
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Important AnnouncementsThe "Public Charge" rule took effect in the United States on Monday, February 24th. OISS recommends that international students and scholars should continue to refrain from accessing public benefits unless it's absolutely necessary. The addition of the "Totality of Circumstances Test" could adversely affect the student and scholars when requesting immigration benefits in the future. Find more information here.
Regarding the COLA movement and strike, and how it impacts you as an international: please contact Julia for questions and concerns, or contact OISS. Within the next day or two, we will have an article up with specific information on how to safely and legally participate in the strike. The GSRC is here to support you!
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It's natural for you to face writing blocks. Sometimes, even a slight change in location and environment can get things going. Whether you're working on your first seminar paper, putting the finishing touches on your dissertation, or just trying to catch up on some grading, the Graduate Writers' Room is here for you. Work alongside your fellow graduate students, all while enjoying snacks and the best free coffee (and creamer!) on campus!
Times:
Mondays and Wednesdays: 1-4 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m.- noon
Location:
Student Resource Building, Room 1103
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Connect with the International Peer Advisor or the GSRC!
Need ideas or resources to help support your international graduate students?
Want to talk to someone who understands the difficulties of navigating a scholarly education abroad?
Looking to connect with other globally-minded UCSB community members?
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