Office of International Student Services Newsletter

 Volume III, Number 2

· Share Your Culture through the Culture Link
· Pictures from Orientation

Important Information

· Full-time enrollment deadline of Sept 15
· Health Insurance policy for F-1 and J-1 students
· Search for companies who applied for H-1b visas
· Apply for OPT if you are graduating this December

Upcoming Activities

· Sep 17 - Walker Art Museum

Interesting Articles

· MCBA eNewsletter
· Minnesota International Center

Photo Galleries

· Orientation Picnic
· March through the Arches

Attention students!

Are you new to the Twin Cities? Do you like meeting interesting people? Do you want to make connections on campus and experience American culture in your free time? Then, the Culture Link program organized by OISS is for you! Become a Culture Link partner and share your culture with the UST community.

What is the Culture Link program?

• International students are connected with American students, UST Faculty or Staff to facilitate cultural exchange within the UST community.

• Communication partners are assigned for one academic year based on preferences indicated in the application form.

• Culture Link partners meet at least twice a month and engage in a variety of social activities.

The Culture Link 2005 features:

• New participants from USA, Australia, Ireland, Japan, Uzbekistan, Argentina and other countries.

• Culture Link events where you will meet other members of the program.

• Lots of cultural presentations, discussions and other fun activities.

• Flexible time commitment.

• Infinite cultural learning. 

Culture Link participants are looking forward to learning about your country, culture and traditions! It’s easy to become a part of the Culture Link. Fill out an online application at http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss/forms/cl_international.asp by September 19, and meet with your Culture Link partner by the end of September.