INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
SUPPORT INITIATIVE (ISSI) EVENTS
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The International Student Support Initiative (ISSI) is a centralized, coordinated, and comprehensive hub for NYU’s international student community. A collaboration between the Office of Global Services (OGS) and the Center for Student Life (CSL), ISSI is dedicated to not only support international students at NYU, but also to provide resources and expertise to create academic, co-curricular, and social opportunities for sustained, cross-cultural learning.
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Apply to be a Peer MentorOGS is looking for an enthusiastic group of international students to help welcome incoming students to the 2023-2024 school year. If you will be continuing on in your NYU program next year and want to meet and help new students while leading and developing fun and informative events, go to Handshake (search Job #7647582) to apply today. Positions are open for graduate and undergraduate students!
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2023 International Student Support Initiative Awards
ISSI invites nominations for awards recognizing support for and leadership within the international student community at NYU. This year's award categories are:
- International Student Solidarity Award for NYU Professionals
- International Student Solidarity Award for NYU Students
- International Student Leadership Award
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Voice Your Opinion in an Upcoming Focus Group
ISSI is facilitating a series of ongoing focus groups with international students. The purpose of these focus groups is to broaden our understanding of students' opinions, experiences, and perspectives on current and future programming. This focus group will focus on final semester support and transitioning to life after graduation. We'll provide 2 movie tickets and lunch for the time you spend in the group with us!
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How to prepare your OPT application for the US government (USCIS)
After you've received your new OPT I-20, you should attend this session where an OGS advisor will go over how to prepare your OPT application for USCIS. Attend this session to make sure your OPT application meets all the guidelines, before you submit it to USCIS!
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Post-Completion OPT Workshop
This workshop is designed to give you a firm understanding of what OPT is (it's a form of work authorization for students in F-1 status), how to apply for OPT, the processing timeline, what documents you’ll need, travel advice, and reporting requirements. We also briefly cover tax, health insurance, and OPT extensions.
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English Conversation & Culture: Everyday Idioms, Terms & ExpressionsMarch 22 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM ET | Kimmel 704 (no RSVP required, just show up!)
Want to learn more about some everyday English idioms, terms and expressions? Then you most definitely don’t want to miss out on this English Conversation & Culture session! Join us this Wednesday for this interactive and informative series that’s hosted by Allen McFarlane, NYU’s assistant VP of Outreach and Engagement, in collaboration with the International Student Support Initiative. Just bring your lovely self. Allen and Catherine can’t wait to meet you!
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The Student Visa Application and Interview: A Webinar on What to Expect
Learn about the process to get a US student visa, what to expect for the day of your visa interview, possible outcomes of your student visa application, and resources to turn to if your application is delayed or denied.
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Lunch with Sherif
Interested in joining OGS for a lunch with Sherif Barsoum, Associate Vice President of the Office of Global Services? This is a great opportunity for you to share your thoughts and concerns as an international student at NYU. Please complete the interest form and let us know what you're hoping most to talk about with Sherif!
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STEM OPT Webinar
STEM OPT is an additional 24 months of OPT work authorization for students with a US degree in certain majors of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. During this webinar, we will review eligibility for the extension, the application process, reporting responsibilities, travel, and how Cap Gap extension often overlaps with the STEM extension.
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Professional Conversation Hour - Leveraging Your Job/Internship for Career Success
Meet with other students to practice professional language skills while gaining a better understanding of the US job search, workplace, and networking culture. Conversations during this session will focus on how to leverage your job or summer internships for future career success.
Careers in Social Impact
A panel of industry professionals will share insights into various types of career trajectories in the social impact field. After the panel you'll have an opportunity to network with the professionals. If you're interested in careers in non-profits, government, education, public health, disability rights, etc. we encourage you to register and attend.
Students of Color Career Dialogues: Finding Your People
Build community with fellow students of color, as we discuss potential barriers in networking and learn techniques on how to leverage your capital and effectively find, build, and sustain meaningful connections here at NYU and beyond. Through guided conversation and activities, you will learn how to expand your network so that you can feel better prepared to showcase what you have to offer in terms of experience, knowledge, and skills. All self-identified students of color are welcome!
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ISC Regional Representative RecruitmentThe International Student Council is starting their search for next semester’s regional representatives early! Being a rep only takes around two hours a week, and you get support on hosting fun events celebrating your culture! Have 15 minutes to write a short application? Join ISC!
More applications will be released soon.
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Rural Development Panel
Looking for volunteer and internship opportunities related to nonprofit work? Want to learn about rural development in Asia from the Siyuan Foundation for Poverty Alleviation?
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African Graduate Student Association Second Annual Conference
Join the African Graduate Student Association (AGSA) for their 2nd annual conference! The theme is: The Role of the African Diaspora in The Development and Advancement of the African Continent. The event will bring together world-class business leaders, innovators, dignitaries, and young professionals to ignite meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Both in person and virtual options offered.
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