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Friday, February 5, 2021 | Spring Semester 2021

Focus on Occupational Wellness!

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Are you a graduate student looking to make an impact on the international community at Miami?

Gain professional experience working with ISSS and play an integral role in helping new international students prepare for success as an International Peer Orienation Leader. iPOLs are vital in shaping a positive experience for international students who will be starting their studies in Fall 2021. The iPOL webpage has more information on responsibilites, qualifications and important dates.

Apply to be a Graduate Student iPOL

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Are you an international student thinking about career opportunities after graduation?

Update your Handshake account and review the ISSS webpage on Optional Practical Training. OPT is off-campus work authorization for students in F-1 status who have completed their academic program. If you have questions about the OPT process or are interested to learn more, ISSS staff will offer an OPT info session on February 18 at 12pm (noon) EST.

Attend OPT Info Session on Feb. 18

Are you studying on campus, interested in creative projects and have skills or experience in writing, translating, design, or video production?

Work on programs that support and engage Miami’s international population and the campus community.

Apply to be an ISSS Student Associate

Wednesday, February 10 at 4:00pm EST

Virtual Career Fair Prep Session -- You will hear from employers and career advisors on how to prepare for and navigate the fair.
Why Study Abroad? -- Join live on instagram.com/miamiohabroad for a student-led discussion on the value of a global education!

golden ox ornament hanging from a pink flower tree for for lunar new year

Friday, February 12 at 7:00pm EST - Lunar New Year Festival

The Comparative Religion Student Association will host a lunar new year party arranged so that attendees can join one or more of the twelve differnt animal zodiac rooms: mouse/rat, ox/cow, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat/sheep, monkey, rooster/chicken, dog, and pig. 2021 will be the year of the Ox!

Not sure what your Chinese zodiac sign is? Find out here!

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Wednesday, February 17 (no classes for wellness day) - N ationaliTea at the ISC

Find a new favorite type of uplifting beverage from across the world! A take-a-cup-to-go tea tasting station will be set up outside the International Student Center in the MacMillan Hall parking lot.

Get prepared to file your taxes!

Any international student who was present in the U.S. for part of 2020 should file Form 8843 for the upcoming tax season.

International students who received a form of income from Miami will soon receive additional tax documents from the Payroll Office along with information on how to access the Sprintax online tax preparation software.

Sprintax will be offering several live webinars that cover topics such as who must file a U.S. tax return, residency for tax purposes, FICA, amended returns, implications of misfiling, the stimulus check and much more.

Schedule a meeting with the Dean of Students!

Febrauary virtual office hours: Dean of students, Dr. Kimberly Moore; Associate Dean of Students, Gabby Dralle

Share your successes, challenges, issues and concerns with the Office of the Dean of Students. Students who are interested can sign up for a 20 minute one-on-one meeting.

Schedule a Meeting with the Dean of Students

Connect with your peers from all over the world! Sign up to be a Global Buddy.
Submit a story for Where in the World is Miami.
Want to know more about international students or ISSS? Faculty or staff can submit a request for ISSS to present a workshop on supporting our international student population.
Are you looking to distribute information about your event, program, group etc. to international students and scholars at Miami? Submit an ISSS communications request.

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