Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of September 5th 2007

 Volume V, Number 1
In This Issue

· Intercultural Retreat
· Go Global with CultureLink!

Important Information

· Full-time enrollment deadline of Sept 18
· Health Insurance policy for F-1 and J-1 students
· Notice for students transitioning from F-1 to H-1
· Start applying for OPT if you are graduating this December

Upcoming Activities

· Sep 5 - First Day of Classes Get Together

Contact Us
oiss@stthomas.edu
 Phone: 651 962-6650
 Fax: 651 962-6655
Office: 161 MHC
http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss

How to send us news

Intercultural Retreat

The Intercultural Retreat takes place each fall semester and is designed to bring together 20-30 students for a weekend away from campus.

Targeting international students and American students who have traveled or plan to travel abroad, the weekend long event is designed to develop awareness of intercultural issues and incorporate intercultural philosophies into programming and community development. Students will discuss their cultures; develop skills to engage in intercultural dialogue; explore links between interculturalism and the University mission; and develop programs that will encourage interculturalism on campus while getting to know new people from the UST campus.

Where

  
This year’s retreat will take place at Luther Park Camping and Retreat Center located in Danbury, Wisconsin (about 2-1/2 hours from Twin Cities).
   

 

When
The retreat will be held from Friday, September 14 through Sunday, September 16, 2007. We will depart UST at 1 pm Friday and will arrive back on campus by 1 pm Sunday.
 
 

Who

  
International students and American students who have traveled or plan to travel abroad.
   

 

Fees

Cost is FREE (includes food, lodging, & transportation), but a $20 deposit is required to hold a spot since space is limited (29 spots) and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up in the OISS office in MHC 161 to reserve your spot!

***The $20 deposit will be returned to you on the bus!****


 

Go Global with CultureLink!


Dear Students, Welcome to the University of St. Thomas! In addition to great academic programs, St. Thomas offers lots of exciting social opportunities. One of them is the CultureLink program organized by the Office of International Student Services (OISS).

Let me invite you to join the CultureLink program. CultureLink is an exciting opportunity to make new friends on campus, share your culture, as well as learn about American traditions and life at St. Thomas.

It’s fun and easy to be the CultureLink partner!

  • Fill out the application form at www.stthomas.edu/oiss/culturelink

  • Get connected to an American student or Faculty/Staff member who are looking forward to getting to know you.

  • Schedule meetings with your CultureLink partner at your free time to talk about each other’s cultures.

  • Discover interesting places in the Twin Cities with your CultureLink partner.

  • Celebrate CultureLink events with other program participants.

  • Learn about different cultures while having fun!

If you a like meeting new people and want to share your culture, join the CultureLink today! Don’t delay! American students are looking forward to meeting you!