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CONVERSATION PARTNERS PROGRAM
| The Conversation Partners Program (CPP) is a volunteer program which matches international graduate students who want to practice their conversational English skills with a member of the BC community. The partners consist of...Continue |
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
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In honor of the annual International Education Week (IEW) Boston College once again hosted nearly 40 academic, social, and cultural events; this year at BC, IEW was celebrated the week of November 5-9. The events were coordinated by representatives from a variety of departments and offices across campus, as well as student culture clubs and organizations ...Continue
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FAMILY & TURKEY - THANKSGIVING HOST PROGRAM
For the past 21 years, the OISS has coordinated a Thanksgiving Host Program for international students. The program is designed to match Boston College international students with a BC faculty or staff member in order to give international students the opportunity to experience the American holiday. This year 50 international students were hosted by 21 faculty and staff members....Continue |
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EXPERIENCE A TRADITIONAL AMERICAN HOLIDAY
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Thanksgiving is an American holiday that brings family and friends together to enjoy a traditional meal and reflect on what they are thankful for in their lives. This special day falls on the third Thursday in November and was celebrated on November 22nd this year. Every year, the OISS sponsors two events on campus that enable international students to experience this popular American holiday, the IA Thanksgiving Dinner and the Graduate Discussion Thanksgiving Luncheon... Continue |
INTERNATIONAL PHOTO EXHIBITION
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The International Photo Exhibition was held this year as part of International Education Week at BC from Nov. 5th-9th in the Level One Gallery of O'Neill Library. A summary of the Chronicle article on the exhibit can be seen here. |
REMINDERS
- Traveling outside the U.S.? Don't forget to get your I-20 signed! Read more about immigration regulations...
- Moving? Please remember that all international students and scholars are required to report any change of address within 10 days of the change. Don't forget to change your address after logging into the Agora Portal. This helpful PDF can assist you in changing your address.
- Register for classes for Spring Semester. Be sure you are enrolled for full time status. Read more about maintaining status. For assistance in registration, contact Student Services.
- Optional Practical Training: If you are graduating this semester, please make sure to apply for OPT by the deadline.
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Upcoming Events
December 11-12 - Study Days
December 13-20 - Term Examinations
January 14 - Classes Begin
January 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day- No Classes
January 23 - Last Day for all students to drop/add online
March 4-8 - Spring Vacation
March 28- April 1 - Easter Weekend - No classes Thursday or Friday
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GET TO KNOW THE OISS STUDENT STAFF!
Yini Guan started working at the OISS this past summer. She has been a delightful and valuable addition to our office!
Originally from China, she is now a junior at BC studying Human Development with minors in Human Resource Management and Special Education. Her favorite aspect of BC is that everyone is very “enthusiastic” about volunteering. Not only is she part of PULSE, but she also is a member of Strong Women Strong Girls; this past fall she also became an IA (International Assistant) in a program where BC students are paired with new international students to assist them with adjustment to American culture and life at BC .
To her, being an IA is about “giving back.” She had such a wonderful and helpful IA when she first arrived that she wanted to return some “goodness to the community” by becoming one herself. She is currently paired with three students from China...Continue
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