global read fall 2014
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The Bi-Annual Publication of the Trinity University International Student And Scholar Services OfficeTRANSCRIPT
THE GLOBAL
READ
The Bi-Annual Publication of the
Trinity University International
Student And Scholar Services Office
A WARM
WELCOME to
TRINITY
UNIVERSITY’S
HISTORICALLY
LARGEST
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT CLASS –
THE CLASS OF 2018!
The international student
population at Trinity contin-
ues to diversify and grow.
This fall, we have received
the largest number -59 - of
incoming international stu-
dents from 34 different
countries. These motivated
and bright individuals come
from all around the world
and contribute significantly
to enhancing the cultural
diversity represented at
Trinity University.
Table of
Contents:
Introduction TU International
Student Countries
of Origin Fall 2014 Event
Calendar Past Events International
Student Orientation Class of 2014
Graduation Missions Trip Fight Culture Shock
Day
Upcoming Events
Dan Beaudry
Lecture Thanksgiving
Dinner TU Shopping
Shuttle On-Campus Em-
ployment Workshop
Reminder / IC
Contact Us
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WHERE OUR STUDENTS ARE FROM
South and Central America: Brazil Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Guatemala
El Salvador
Honduras
Mexico
Trinidad/ Tobago
Venezuela
Europe: United Kingdom
Bulgaria France Republic of Georgia
Germany Greece Netherlands
Spain Sweden Switzerland
Africa:
Botswana
Cameroon
Ghana
Guinea
Morocco
Nigeria
Rwanda
Uganda
United Republic of Tanzania
Oceania: Australia
North America:
Canada
Jamaica
Saint Vincent &
the Grenadines
Asia & the Middle East:
Bangladesh Bhutan China Hong Kong
India Japan Korea Jordan Lebanon Myanmar
Nepal
Pakistan
Palestine Territory
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
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Event Title Details
Trips to Social Security Administration and Department of Public Safety
Friday, September 26 Friday, October 24 Friday, November 21 Leave from WITT center at 2:00PM Sign up for trip at: http://goo.gl/UdVp4g Review Required Documents: License/Texas ID: http://goo.gl/LyKCPU SSN ID: http://goo.gl/D3ERsp
“Power Ties - The International Student’s Guide to Find-ing a Job in the United States,” Lecture by author Dan Beaudry
Monday, October 27th 6:00PM-7:30PM Fiesta Room (Coates University Cen-ter)
Friends of Trinity International Students (FTIS) / InterVarsity Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 16 – 1:00PM Please sign-up here: http://tinyurl.com/FTISThanksG (Please register to get directions!)
International Education Week http://eca.state.gov/programs-initiatives/international-education-week
November 17 – 22 Multiple events around campus celebrating Interna-tional Education Week (IEW) 2014!
International Student On-Campus Employment Survival Workshop
Tuesday, November 11 3:30PM, CLT (basement of Coates library) Room 101Q
Fall Finals De-stress TBA
Spring International Student Welcome Back Celebration Friday, January 16 – 2:30PM – 4:30PM, Fiesta Room
Immigration and Employment Workshop February 3 (time and location TBA)
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop Spring 2015 - TBA
Upcoming Fall and Spring Semester
2014/2015 events planned by the
International Students & Scholar Services
Office in collaboration with on/off campus
partners. Check the ISSS website and
Facebook page for updates.
Upcoming
Events Calendar
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August 19- August 20
PAST EVENTS!
International Students and their
guests enjoyed the annual
International Student Orientation
Welcome Reception hosted by
President Dennis Ahlburg and
Ms. Penelope Harley at 150
Oakmont. Every year, this is one
of the most well-attended and
favorite events for new
international students and their
families!
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT
ORIENTATION 2014
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CONGRATULATIONS
Trinity International
Student Class of
2014!
MISSIONS TRIP In spring 2014 the ISSS
Office hosted a trip to
explore the San Antonio
Missions. On the trip,
students took official
tours of the Mission San
Jose and the Mission
Concepción, and also had
the opportunity to explore
historic Market Square
for shopping and food.
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Fight Culture
Shock Day 2014
The annual Fight Culture
Shock Day event took place
on October 14th, 2014 and
was a huge success. Over
200 students, staff and facul-
ty came to try out delicious
international food, listen to a
showcase of world music,
and participate in interactive
activities on culture shock.
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UPCOMING
EVENTS THIS
FALL
What? Power Ties Author Dan
Beaudry draws on his 15+ years of experience in recruiting to reveal methods that will give internation-al students their best opportunity to secure a job in the U.S.
When? 6:00PM – 7:30 PM on
Monday, October 27th, 2014 Fiesta Room – Coates University Center
Who? This lecture is free and
open to all international students as well as faculty and staff.
Learn more about Dan Beaudry and
his work with helping International
Students find career success in the
U.S., by visiting his website at:
http://www.powerties.net
3 copies of Dan’s book will be raffled
off at the lecture! All students who
attend the lecture will have a chance
to win!
Dan Beaudry
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International Student &
Scholar Services
One Trinity Place, #100
San Antonio, Texas 78212
+1-210-999-7313 phone
+1-210-999-7305 fax
Skype: iss0101
email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
The ISSS office is located in:
Chapman (CGC), room 230
Webpage: http://web.trinity.edu/
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“Like” Us on Facebook for more
updates: https://www.facebook.com/
trinityisss
Contact Us:
Are you currently working on campus or hoping
to get an on-campus job in the future? Learn the
steps involved with securing on-campus em-
ployment as well as how to maximize your stu-
dent worker experience!
WHEN: Tuesday, November 11, 3:30PM
WHERE: CLT (basement of Coates
Library), Room 101Q
WHO: Open to all International Students!
© 2014. Trinity University Produced by International Programs, International Student & Scholar Services. Questions or Comments? email us at [email protected]
REMINDER
Non-immigrant students and scholars living
off campus, remember to update your ad-
dress on-line!
You are required to keep USCIS as well as the
Trinity ISSS Office informed of any change of ad-
dress within 10 days of moving. You can update
your address on line at:
https://egov.uscis.gov, and also e-mail it to:
International Club
Interested in getting involved or
attending events? Find the Trinity
International Club (IC) on
Facebook at: https://
www.facebook.com/
groups/2201677188/
International Student
On-Campus Employment
Survival Workshop