Fall
2008
Events
and Workshops
Visa and Immigration Workshop
Friday,
August 29, 2008
4:00-5:30
pm
Tsai
Performance Center
College of
Arts & Sciences
685 Commonwealth
Ave
[map]
Each year, the
ISSO offers a Visa and Immigration Workshop for all international
graduate and undergraduate students new to Boston University.
The workshop is part of Boston University's University
Orientation.
The workshop
includes critical information about maintaining your lawful immigration
status in the U.S. It is highly recommended for all
new international students.
For more information
about other orientation activities:
NEW UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: visit the Orientaton Office web
site at: http://www.bu.edu/orientation.
NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS: Contact your Boston University school
or college to inquire about orientation programs.
Each of the following events will be held in:
The Colloquium Room at the
Photonics Center
8
St. Mary's Street, 9th Floor
[map]
International Student Welcome Reception
Friday,
September 5, 2008
6:00
pm - 8:00 pm
Culture Quest I:
Exploring U.S. Culture
and BU's International Community
Thursday,
September 11, 2008
5:00
pm - 6:30 pm
Come hear
from other international students about how they have handled culture
shock and adjustment to the United States. Put American values into
perspective, learn effective ways to communicate in the U.S context,
and discover ways to build your own community within BU through
involvement in student organizations and groups.
Culture Quest
II:
Navigating the American Classroom
Friday,
September 19, 2008
3:00
pm - 4:30 pm
This workshop will address
the cultural dynamics of the American classroom: teaching styles,
communication, participation, organization and more. There will
be a student/faculty panel and information about on-campus resources
for students
No registration
is required to attend these events.
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