November 21, 2019 | Week 14 |
Traveling Abroad: Sign & Dine Event
Are you leaving the United States during Winter Break? Come to our Sign & Dine event to get your travel signature, eat some snacks, and take some goofy pictures in preparation for your fun trip ahead! We will be in the Office of Global Education (VCH 106) from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 5th. Once your I-20 or DS-2019 is signed, you are free to travel the world. Hope to see you there!
Don’t forget! If your visa is expired or will expire during your travels, you will need to renew it before reentering the United States. Make sure to read through our travel tips on our website, which focuses on the documents you may want to take before leaving the U.S. |
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Student Spotlight: Meet Xuezhi Wang
Xuezhu Wang is a sophomore international student from Shenyang, China. Xuezhu decided to major in nursing with a minor in psychology in order to fulfill her passion for doing good in the world. She says, “I really like to take care of other people. You can do that as a doctor, but then you miss out on the human interaction that makes [healthcare] so special.” After graduation, Xuezhu wants to get hands on experience working as a nurse before going back to grad school to become a nurse practitioner.
Written by Jacob Kulas, Office of Global Education Fall 2019 Intern |
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Club Spotlight: The Chinese Student Association
The Chinese Student Association (CSA) is a student cultural organization whose goal is to create a welcoming community that makes Chinese students feel at home. Additionally, CSA hosts several events throughout the semester that help bring people together and increase awareness about Chinese culture.
CSA is one of several student organization hosting Asian Culture Night this Friday, November 22nd. This event is intended to promote and celebrate Asian culture with dancing, games, food, and more! Asian Culture Night will take place from 6 PM to 10 PM in the Kent Student Center’s Multicultural Room 206 and all are invited to attend.
For more information about CSA you can email them at csa.kent@gmail.com or find them on Facebook and Instagram. |
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We Want to Highlight YOU
Want to be our student spotlight? We will highlight someone every week throughout the academic year. If you are interested in being interviewed, email Jacob Kulas at jkulas1@kent.edu by putting "International Student Profile" in the subject line. Check out previous student profiles here. |
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Graduation Reception
Attention December graduates! As you prepare for commencement, we hope that you take a moment to reflect on your accomplishments. Graduation is a milestone; in just a few weeks, you will join the ranks of over 241,000 former students as proud Kent State University alumni. The Offices of Global Education, International Student Affairs, and the Alumni Association would like to recognize your achievements as an international graduate by presenting you with a graduation stole. Graduation stoles are garments worn at graduation to denote outstanding achievement and membership within a community. Order your free graduation stole when you register for the International Student Graduation Reception by Wednesday, November 27th. Congratulations, graduates! #FlashesForever! |
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Career Exploration & Development
Career Explorations & Development gives students the opportunity to meet with career advisors that help plan for the future, update resume and cover letters, and much more. The career center offers many resources to help students get career ready. To learn more, or to schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor, visit their website. |
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International Education Week
International Education Week will feature over 20 events throughout campus that celebrate international culture. For more information, visit the IEW 2019 website.
November 21st
International Cook-Off from 6 to 8 p.m. in the KSC Ballroom
Enjoy foods from around the world, prepared by teams of KSU international students. Bring your appetite – for food and culture – and vote for the 2019 People’s Choice cuisine from among food and beverages from six international cultures! This event is free and open to the KSU community. |
November 28th
Tree City Turkey Trot 5K Race at 9 a.m. in Fred Fuller Park
Kent Parks and Recreation is hosting a 5K race (with prizes for 1-3 place winners!). There will also be a good drive for Kent Social Services. Registration and more details here.
Thanksgiving Zumbathon from 9 to 11 a.m. at Kent Parks & Rec Fitness Center
Start your holiday by dancing the morning away! $5 for members ($10 for non-members). 14 years to adults are welcome!
February 12th
International Student Pitch Contest from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Great Lakes Science Center Cleveland, Ohio
International Students with talent and experience in their fields will be pitching their ideas and competing for amazing prizes. The final call for submissions is January 24. For more information and registration, email Supriya Tamang at supriya@globalcleveland.org. |
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Walk-In |
Appointment |
SSN Signatures |
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Monday |
1:30-4 pm |
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9-11:30 am |
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Tuesday |
1:30-4:00 pm |
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9-11:30 am & 1:30-4 pm |
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Wednesday |
9-11:30 am |
9:00-11:00 am & 1:30-3:45 pm |
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11 am & 3 pm Only |
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Thursday |
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Friday |
9-11:30 am |
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9-11:30 am |
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You can make an appointment via KSU Advising in your FlashLine. To reach us by phone, call +1 (330) 672-7980. If no advising is available, contact isss@kent.edu. |
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Contact Us
Office of Global Education
International Student and Scholar Services
625 Loop Road
106 Van Campen Hall
Kent, Ohio 44242
Phone: +1 (330) 672-7980
Email: isss@kent.edu
Website: www.kent.edu/isss |
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