ISSS Bus Trips

Newport, Rhode Island Bus Trip (10/16/2016) – Newport is a beautiful seaside town located in Rhode Island (the smallest state in the U.S.) with many shops, restaurants, historical museums and mansions to tour. Visit the beach, walk the cliff walk, tour a mansion and be sure to visit the 26^th Annual Seafood Festival at Bowen’s Wharf – free admission. Learn more about Newport online here: http://www.discovernewport.org/

Check out photos from last year’s trip to Newport on the ISSS facebook page at www.facebook.com/UConnISSS

Tickets are $30. Buy your tickets and get and more information online at http://isss.uconn.edu/news/isss-sponsored-bus-trips/

Bus departs UConn: 8:00 a.m.

Bus departs Newport: 7:00 p.m.

ISSS Coffee Hour

ISSS Coffee Hour (9/21/2016) – Come to ISSS every other Wednesday for coffee, tea, snacks, conversation and music. Meet the ISSS staff, other UConn students, conversation partners and stay for information on UConn events, workshops, trainings, trips, activities for International Students. Wednesday 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. ISSS Lounge in McMahon Hall, main floor above the Dining Hall. Relax and have fun at Coffee Hour!

Cross Cultural Connections
Sign Up for Cross Cultural Connections (deadline 10/05/2016 ) - Cross Cultural Connections partners international UConn students with native English-speaking UConn student volunteers. International student participants and UConn student volunteers arrange to meet for about an hour a week to talk informally about any topic they choose. This is a great way to practice English, learn about American culture, and make a new friend on campus. It is also a great way to make the most out of your time here in the U.S.! Sign up for Cross Cultural Connections online here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOTBcDywTqTzHEFB9M0UydbSaeF-heB3x4uWvC7mPXIkCj3w/viewform

Get more information about Cross Cultural Connections online here: https://uconntact.uconn.edu/organization/coccconnections

International Chat

International Chat (9/28/2016) - Join ISSS to connect with other international students and scholars, share about your experiences, gain tips for living abroad, and gather information and resources about UConn!

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Arthur Galinat
Assistant Director

International Student & Scholar Services

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

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