ISSO at Brandeis University

Apply NOW to be an Orientation Leader or an iREP! The deadline is tomorrow February 15!!! Apply with the QR code or tiny URL.

Interested in welcoming new students?  We need new iREPs and OLs!! Apply with the QR code or tiny url - applications due February 15th!

Meet this year‘s Global Fellows! Today meet Allie and Ana

Wien scholars exploring Portland, ME!
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Apply to be a Global Fellow for I Am Global Week!

I Am Global Week celebrates International Education Week at Brandeis. Each year, Brandeis hosts a series of activities to celebrate the international community. I am Global Week will be November 13-18, 2023. The ISSO is recruiting student leaders to help with I Am Global Week. Find out more and apply at go.brandeis.edu/iamglobalweek

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Apply to be a Global Fellow for I Am Global Week Nov. 13-18, 2023
What is a global fellow?
Global Fellows are student leaders who view Brandeis University as a global campus and are enthusiastic about promoting international education and awareness.
What are the responsibilities?
Opportunities to share your culture with the Brandeis community
Promote I Am Global Week
Assist with the ISSO sponsored events
Connect with campus partners/students about events
Find out more on the application!
Apply Now!
go.brandeis.edu/iamglobalweek

Welcome to Brandeis!


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Aiming to build a stronger international community and to enforce the culture of reciprocity among international students and scholars at Brandeis, ISSO would like to offer an opportunity to share your experiences and tips on how to succeed as an international student in the U.S.

❓What would you recommend to other international students at Brandeis? ❓Do you have any advice on how to adjust to an English-speaking environment, find friends, study in the U.S. etc.? If yes, please scan the QR and take 3 minutes to fill out this form! You can also find the link to the Google form in our bio.

You can choose to answer all of the questions in this form or only answer those that apply to you that you have experience with. We will include the information you submit in the ISSO weekly newsletter and on the ISSO social media. The majority of the questions in this Google form are not required, so you can choose to stay anonymous if you prefer.

Escape the cold of winter!! Come join the ISSO for a Winter BBQ celebration with food and music.
January 12, 2023 11:30am -1:00pm
ISSO Kutz Hall 215
Conference room on the 2nd floor

The students and film participants of the course "Documenting Immigrant Experiences" and the Creativity, the Arts and Social Transformation (CAST) minor at Brandeis University are excited to invite you to our documentary film screening and panel discussion on Saturday, December 10th at Brandeis University.

This semester, with a grant from the Bahalim Fund donated by Brandeis alumnus Ammad Bahalim ('04), the course has focused on the experiences of members of local immigrant Muslim communities and their particular experiences in contemporary US society. The Bahalim Fund supports student led public events intended to combat Islamophobia and explore Islam as a tradition of learning and critical thinking.

Throughout the semester students have collaborated with the film participants to create short documentary films. Each will be followed by a panel discussion with the student filmmakers and the film participant featured in the film. Appetizers will be served! The event is free and open to the public:



Saturday, December 10

4-6PM

Mandel Humanities Center, Room G03

Brandeis University

415 South St. Waltham, MA

Please RSVP.



We look forward to seeing you there!

The Global Bazaar is happening now at the SCC Atrium!! Come join us for music, food, and activities!! Part of I Am Global Week celebrating the international community at Brandeis. We will be here until 6:30 pm!!



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I Am Global Week kicked off today at Brandeis & goes until Nov 20!

All week long the ISSO at Brandeis University will be hosting events to celebrate: https://www.brandeis.edu/global-brandeis/i-am-global-week/index.html

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In celebration of I Am Global Week, the 2022 Global Fellows will be hosting a food drive in collaboration with the Fresh Pantry on campus and Healthy Waltham. Donate non-perishable items to the Global Fellows food drive. Find boxes in the SCC Atrium, C-Store, and the ISSO Office November 11 - 22, 2022.



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Monday-Friday Noon-9 p.m.
Saturday 1 p.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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Location Information: Walk-up only at the rear lot of 119 School St. at Lexington St. with regular hours from 3pm-6pm. Where to park: Common St. Garage/Central Square Parking Deck – Lexington Street between Main and School Streets. Register in person at the pantry.

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November 10th
November 17th
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December 6th

The ISSO is collaborating with the Hiatt Career Center on a series aimed to help international students with the job search process!!!

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In collaboration with the International
Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)”

Apply to be a Global Fellow!! This is an opportunity to help plan I Am Global Week, a celebration of International Education Week at Brandeis. Global Fellows are student leaders who view Brandeis University as a global campus and are enthusiastic about promoting international education and awareness through our annual I Am Global Week. You can see more information on the application form: https://brandeis.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4d53335a524f3e6cc1dd9e108&id=c981437391&e=7cd20c9fdc.

Please note that the deadline to apply is September 29th.

For questions, contact Adrea Papadopoulos [email protected].

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Text on the left: “Apply to be a Global Fellow for I Am Global Week Nov. 12-19, 2022. What is a Global Fellow? Global Fellows are student leaders who view Brandeis University as a global campus and are enthusiastic about promoting international education and awareness. What are the responsibilities? Opportunities to share your culture with the Brandeis community. Promote I Am Global Week and its activities. Assist the ISSO in planning and set up of the annual Global Bazaar. Find out more on the Global Fellow application!” A blue globe with reflection on the right, along with “apply here” and a QR code linking to the Global Fellow application.

Are you interested in improving your foreign language skills and exploring cultural similarities and differences? Check out this opportunity to register for the Language Exchange Program (LEP)!

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Save the date for I Am Global Week!!

I Am Global Week celebrates International Education Week at Brandeis. Each year, Brandeis hosts a series of activities to celebrate the international community. This year, it will be on November 12, 2022 - November 19, 2022.

We would like to invite you and your club/organization to be involved!! Here are a few ways to help us celebrate I Am Global Week!!

Apply to be a Global Fellow - Applications open 9/15/2022
Propose an event for the I Am Global Week Calendar - Applications open 10/06/2022
Host a table at the annual Global Bazaar - Applications open 10/06/2022

Visit the I Am Global Week website for more information. https://www.brandeis.edu/global-brandeis/i-am-global-week/index.html

If you have any questions, contact Adrea Papadopoulos at [email protected].

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Today we celebrate our iREPs!

This year, the ISSO was supported by an incredible group of iREPs who joined us in welcoming new undergraduate students to campus during International Student Welcome Days. As we prepared for IWD the iREP team was focused, present, and engaged, and contributed immensely to the structure of the program.

Thank you, iREPs, for being such generous contributors to the Brandeis Community. Your vision and spirit brought IWD to life this year, and we could not have done it without each of you!

A look back on International Student Welcome Days 2022…We are so happy you’re here!!


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The Fall 2022 semester is finally here! We are so excited to welcome our new and returning international students & scholars to campus. We can’t wait to work with you all and see your lives take shape here in Waltham!

The ISSO is open daily to visitors from 11am - 4pm, so come say hello in Kutz 215 (second floor)!

Have an amazing first day of classes!!

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The Fall 2022 International Student Welcome Committee Representatives (aka iREPs) are ready to welcome all of our International Student Welcome Days (IWD) participants!

We’ve been training all week, and can’t wait to meet our new students tomorrow!

Travel safely and we’ll see you soon! ✈️

(IWD Shirts designed by ISSO Student Ambassador Eleftheria Topaloglou)



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The ISSO would like to congratulate all of our students who are graduating this week!

This Sunday, May 22nd, Brandeis will host Commencement to honor the Class of 2022 as well as ReCommencement to honor the Classes of 2020 and 2021.

Whether you will be working on post-completion work authorization, transferring to a new program, traveling, or returning home, the ISSO is proud of your accomplishments. We wish you well in all your future endeavors!

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Congrats to Brandeis University seniors Juan Bordón Arellano (left) and Alexandra Martin (right)!

Both are waiting for their EAD Cards but hopefully, they come through soon!

The ISSO Has a new booking system! Simply go to brandeisisso.youcanbook.me and you can independently schedule a meeting with your assigned ISSO advisor. The link is in our bio!

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Help the Student Union by completing this short survey about your general experience at Brandeis. The survey closes on April 30th. Open to both undergraduates and graduates.

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Are you interested in welcoming new international students to Brandeis this fall? Applications are now open for iREP positions on the International Student Welcome Committee. ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS are encouraged to apply!

Application is in our bio!



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We are excited to finally share with you all, our reimagined orientation program for undergraduate international students: International Student Welcome Days!

If you’re interested in getting involved, please email us at [email protected]!



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Have you ever wondered what your immigration options are after practical training? Have you heard about H-1Bs but want to learn more? Then come listen to attorney Richard Costa speak about immigration options after practical training!

* Presenter: Attorney Richard Costa of Costa & Riccio, LLP
* Date/Time: Tuesday, March 29th, 12pm-1pm
* Place: Zoom - Register using the link in our bio!
* Hosted by: The International Students & Scholars Office

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Trip to the MFA!

Join us for "Languaging Myths and Realities: Journeys of Chinese International Students"
A workshop with Dr. Qianqian Zhang-Wu of Northeastern University

Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 12:00-1:15 p.m.

Register using the link in our bio!

Co-hosted by the International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life; the International Students and Scholars Office; and the English Language Programs.

In this online workshop, Dr. Zhang-Wu makes a compelling case to understand and support multilingual international students beyond the monolithic misconceptions of working with “English language learners”.

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