Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of September 6th 2006

 Volume IV, Number 1
In This Issue

· Welcome from OISS
· Go Global with CultureLink!

Important Information

· Full-time enrollment deadline of Sept 15
· 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 8 - UST NCORE Team Game Show, "Who Wants To Be A ....?"

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

Welcome from OISS

 

OISS would like to welcome all new and continuing International Students! You have overcome many obstacles to join us at St. Thomas. We acknowledge the experience, opinions, and customs you bring to St. Thomas and hope that you have an opportunity to not only learn about American culture and way of life, but also to learn more about yourself and your own culture.

 

The five year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks is very near and OISS staff wants to recognize the impact this event has had on St. Thomas students and their family members.  This anniversary is an appropriate time to consider the St. Thomas mission that is to educate students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely and work skillfully to advance the common good.   OISS staff hopes for a peaceful and respectful school year for the St. Thomas community.  

 

The University of St. Thomas is an environment in which to experience new things and to challenge yourself to become a better person by understanding and listening to others. The OISS staff hopes you take advantage of opportunities and fully engage with your new surroundings. We look forward to helping you reach your goals and aspirations. Welcome to the University of St. Thomas!

   Deborah Knaust
   Director
   Office of International Student Services
   University of St. Thomas
 

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, Faculty/Staff member, or an American family 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!

If you have any questions, please refer to the program website or contact OISS for more information.

Sincerely,

   Arina Negoda
   Graduate Student Assistant
   Office of International Student Services