Programs & Events
WEEKLY ISSS EVENT DETAILS:
Scholarships for International Students in the U.S.
Tuesday, February 17th
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm via Zoom
Find the zoom session HERE
Scholarships can help to fund your current studies or help you go to graduate school. International students at the undergraduate and graduate level are eligible for many awards. Join us to learn about some common scholarships for international students and where to search for more. Presented by Andrew Freck, International Student Advisor, Beth Powers, Director of the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships, and Brandon Moreno, Associate Director of Engagement and Belonging at the Alumni Center.
Adjustment to U.S. Culture Workshop
Thursday, February 19th
4:00 – 5:00 pm at the Jardine Frith Community Center
Are you excited to be in the U.S. or are you counting the days until you can return to your home country? This workshop is designed for students, scholars, and dependents in their first year in the U.S. who would like to talk about adjusting to U.S. culture and discussing cultural differences between the United States and their home country. Learn about the normal pattern of adjusting to a new culture, hear some tips for adjusting, and discover resources on campus and in the community. Presented by Viktoria Gramp, International Sponsored Student Coordinator and Tomas Seisdedos, ISSS Graduate Assistant.
Coffee Hour: Zimbabwe
Friday, February 20th
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Jardine Frith Community Center or Zoom
Zoom link: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/93646028565
Coffee Hour is a forum for international students to showcase their home countries. Grab some coffee and join us in this live Zoom program to learn about the geography and culture of another nation. See https://www.kstate.edu/isss/programs-events/coffee-hour.html for more information.
Join us with Basic Language Training (BLT)! Learn the basics of a new language and culture. Build on your already incredible language skills
Coffee Hour is a culturally enriching experience designed to give international students a chance to present their country and culture to others in an open and relaxed setting. Coffee Hour is free and open to the public.
The purpose of the Speakers Bureau program is to benefit and educate the local community on issues related to international culture and experiences abroad.
Semester Schedule of Events. Please note these events are subject to change. Watch the isc-l@ksu.edu listserv and our social media accounts for more information!