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The International Student Office offers workshops for our international students throughout the semester.  Sign up is required for each workshop by calling 776-7205 or by registering at the International Student Office.

 Workshop Descriptions: 

 Apartment Tour  Health Insurance Workshop  Life in America - American Culture
Are you looking for an apartment?  Join our tour of local apartments and learn important information regarding apartment living Don't panic when you receive a doctor bill!  Learn how to use your health insurance, visit a doctor and process claims  Have you ever asked - why do Americans do that?  If so, join us for this fun and informative workshop that will teach you about American culture.

 Optional Practical Training and You!  OPT - The Job Search Process  Managing Your Finances
Required for students who plan to apply for OPT.  Lean about this unique benefit that allows you to work in a job directly related to your major. Now that you have applied for OPT - how do you find a job?  Learn important job search tools that will help you land your first job! Learn tips on how to spend less, save more money and find out where your money is going.

 Selecting a University for Transfer  The CSU Application Process  The UC Application Process
Decisions, decisions!!!  Learn what you should consider when deciding which university to attend. Tips on filling out the online application to the California State University system.  Tips on filling out the online application to the University of California system.

Workshop Schedule:

All workshops are located in the Hilb Student Center Meeting Room unless noted otherwise.

 

February

Selecting a University for Transfer
Wednesday, February 10
4:00-5:00pm

Optional Practical Training & You!
Thursday, February 11
4:00-5:00pm

How to Use Your Health Insurance
Wednesday, February 24
4:00-5:00pm

March

Understanding General Education Requirements
Wednesday, March 3
4:00-5:00pm

Apartment Tour (limited seating)
Friday, March 5
2:00-5:00pm

Optional Practical Training & You
Friday, March 12
10:00-11:00am

Relieving Test Anxiety
Wednesday, March 17
4:00-5:00pm

How to Use Your Health Insurance
Wednesday, March 24
4:00-5:00pm

April

University Transfer - Write a Winning Personal Statement
Wednesday, April 7
4:00-5:00pm

Selecting a University for Transfer
Wednesday, April 14
4:00-5:00pm

Optional Practical Training & You!
Thursday, April 22
4:00-5:00pm

Time Management
Wednesday, April 28
4:00-5:00pm

Optional Practical Training & You!
Thursday, April 29
4:00-5:00pm


May

Apartment Tour (Limited Seating)
Friday, May 7
2:00-5:00pm

UC & CSU Application Processes
Wednesday, May 12
4:00-5:00pm

Optional Practical Training & You!
Thursday, May 13
4:00-5:00pm

Selecting a University for Transfer
Wednesday, May 19
4:00-5:00pm

OPT Job Search
Thursday, May 20
4:00-5:00pm


NOTE: 
Workshops require sign-up at the International Student Office
Please visit the office or call 776-7205 to sign up for one of the workshops.

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