{"id":214983,"date":"2022-08-04T14:54:51","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T18:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/?page_id=214983"},"modified":"2024-08-19T13:57:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T17:57:28","slug":"international-students-success-program-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/students\/on-campus-students\/student-services\/international-students-success-program-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"International Students Success Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An international student is a temporary, non-immigrant visitor in the United States, who is taking classes and who had to apply for a visa to be granted entry in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>With 193 international students representing 66 countries, the <em>International Students Success Program<\/em> (ISSP), sponsored by Graduate Student Life, aims to support international students as they transition into a successful academic and cultural adjustment to the School of Public Health and Boston University.<\/p>\n<h3>Program Goals<\/h3>\n<p>We strive to foster academic and personal excellence among international students through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increasing the understanding and knowledge of life and culture in the United States<\/li>\n<li>Encourage resource utilization on campus and beyond<\/li>\n<li>Fostering engagements within the School of Public Health community<\/li>\n<li>Easing cultural adjustment and transition for international students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"> Upcoming Events<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-sm-6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/calendar\/?eid=279705\">Social Sip with International Students- Adjusting to Culture and Academic Life in the United States<\/a><\/div><div class=\"col-sm-6\"> <span>ISSP will share fall 2024 events with students through the Student Weekly. Watch for updates.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Meet the International Students Success Program Coaches<\/h3>\n<p>Coaches, in close partnership with Graduate Social Life provide international students with ongoing guidance and information about life at Boston University and School of Public Health.\u00a0 Our Coaches are upper level international students who can offer support and advocacy and help other students achieve their goals through academic support, skill development, and social activities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Krupa Patel<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nName: Krupa Patel (She\/Her)<\/p>\n<p>Program: Masters in Public Health<\/p>\n<p>Certificates: Epidemiology and Biostatics<\/p>\n<p><span><span 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With a background as a dentist trained in India, she has amassed extensive clinical experience and developed profound empathy through her work with individuals battling substance abuse. Driven by a passion for supporting others, Krupa is dedicated to empowering students to fully embrace their time at BUSPH by connecting them with essential resources and guidance. Outside of her academic endeavors, she cherishes moments with friends and family, delights in the company of puppies, and relishes discovering unique coffee spots.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Connect with Us<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:sphintl@bu.edu\">sphintl@bu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thegradlife_busph\/?hl=en\"><span>thegradlife_busph<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"> Resources<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/globalprograms\/engage\/first-class\/\">BU First Class: Online Pre-Arrival Course for International Students\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BUISO\/\">BUSPH International Student Organization\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/finaid\/apply\/international\/\">Financial Aid for International Students\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/\">International Students and Scholars Office\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2020\/07\/International-Students-Handbook-_2018-2019.pdf\">International Students Handbook\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/students\/getting-started-at-busph\/international-students\/\">Moving to Boston and Joining SPH\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An international student is a temporary, non-immigrant visitor in the United States, who is taking classes and who had to apply for a visa to be granted entry in the United States. 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