ISSS will be closed for the July 4 Independence Day Holiday.

This webinar is intended for all active undergraduate students from China, who may be interested to study at a UConn partner institution in China for Fall 2020 because you cannot return to campus. Please direct any questions about the webinar to abroad@uconn.edu. ISSS will provide further information to students who select this option, as it relates to your F-1 visa/I-20, at a later date.

The webinar topics will include:
• Overview of East China Normal University and University of Nottingham Ningbo
• Academics: courses at both universities
• Finances
• Housing options
• Application process
Please use the following link to join the webinar: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/onstage/g.php?MTID=e58a0d165c670bf2e7b5da7ad3cb3703c
Event Number: 120 934 3082
Event Password: EducationAbroad

This is a 40 minute session with the first 15 minutes providing some quick tips and strategies for writing strong and effective bullet point statements. The remaining 25 minutes will be reserved for questions from the attendees. You can stay in the session for the entire time, or just come at the beginning and get a few quick tips.

Register on Handshake: https://career.uconn.edu/handshake/

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) allows employers to collect, sort, scan, and rank the job applications. Nearly every employer uses an ATS. ) This is a 40 minute session with the first 15 minutes providing information about how to optimize your job application materials to be favorably scanned by an applicant tracking system The remaining 25 minutes will be reserved for questions from the attendees. You can stay in the session for the entire time, or just come at the beginning and get a few quick tips.

Register on Handshake: https://career.uconn.edu/handshake/

ISSS SUMMER BOOK CLUB!

Have you ever gotten lost in a book? Now is the best time to do it!
Join ISSS for a community book club.
We will be reading We Were Liars by E. Lockhart.
This is a summer mystery book that will be fun to discuss and share.
Our first meeting will be Friday July 10 at 3:00.
During this meeting we will introduce ourselves and talk about why reading for pleasure is so important.
We will meet every Friday afternoon in July.

We hope to see you there. 10 copies of the book will be available to the first 10 participants to sign up for the book club.
Sign up online here: https://isssportal.uconn.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=OneStep.Apply&Program_ID=10076

Join us to learn about your future Education Abroad opportunities! Past Education Abroad participants will be there to share their experiences and insight!

Find the details to join and register on Nexus: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=2523&rc=4880693494

ISSS understands that moving to a new country and getting settled in a new environment can be stressful.

Join us for a short presentation and a chance to ask questions with UConn Staff and Students. Residential Life staff will present on what to expect for students living on campus for fall 2020. First Year Programs will be presenting on the First Year Experience courses. ISSS and Admissions will be here to give important updates. Presenters from ISSS, UConn Admissions, First Year Programs, and Residential Life will give you information and answer your questions.

Join the Live Chat:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea866c4481d59c61afe0424bb3a1cd6ef

Event Number: 120 916 9304
Event Password: UConnFall2020

Welcome New Students!
Join us for a short presentation and a chance to ask questions with UConn Staff. Off Campus Student Services staff will present on their resources available to students to assist in finding off-campus housing. ISSS, the Graduate School and academic programs will be here to give important updates.

Join the live chat:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/onstage/g.php?MTID=e37339213b6d0357d50a3e0de049b0565

Event Number: 120 727 4822
Event Password: UConnFall2020

This is a 40 minute session with the first 15 minutes providing tips on how to successfully network on LinkedIn. The remaining 25 minutes will be reserved for questions from the attendees. You can stay in the session for the entire time, or just come at the beginning and get a few quick tips.

Register on Handshake: https://career.uconn.edu/handshake/