Sent on behalf of Vanderbilt International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
Dear Scholars,
We hope you had a good summer! To start the new year, ISSS is hosting a resource fair on Thursday, August 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballroom. This is a great opportunity to learn more about on- and off-campus resources. No registration is required. Participating organizations include:
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.
Paying Tuition and Fees:
Convera: Platform for international tuition payments.
Flywire: International payment support.
Student and Scholar 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.
Project Safe: Provides information and support about sexual and intimate partner violence, along with education on healthy relationships.
Title IX Office: Addresses allegations of sexual misconduct and supports pregnancy and parenting accommodation requests.
VU International Researchers Alliance (VIRAL): Community for international researchers.
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:
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,
Vanderbilt ISSS
