International Student & Scholar Services - Workshops for International Students
Workshops for Spring 2012 for International Students in F-1 or J-1 Status
Printable flyer of Spring 2012 events and workshops
Employment Workshops for F & J Students
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
at 4:00pm
202 Winslow Hall
Come and find out what your employment options are, how to apply for work authorization, etc. We will focus on Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Academic Training.
H-1B Workshops
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
2:30 p.m.
Bangor Room, Memorial Union
Come and learn about your options after your F or J status ends. Topics will include changing status to H-1B and permanent residency. Workshop presented by an immigration lawyer.
Getting the Job
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Bangor Room, Memorial Union
A workshop to help you search for a job, prepare for job interviews, etc. Discussion will include tips for writing cover letters and resumes.
Social Activities for Spring 2012
Coffee Hour
Each Friday, 4:00-5:30 p.m., North Pod of the Market Place, Memorial Union
Meet other International Students & Scholars over coffee and snacks (while classes are in session, no Coffee Hour during breaks)
First Coffee Hour
Friday, January 13, 2012
Maine Outdoors
Details will be posted on FirstClass.
Snowshoeing Outing, Sunday, February 5, 2012
Hiking Trip, Saturday, April 14, 2012
International Dance Festival (IDF)
Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 2:00p.m. and 7:00p.m. at Collins Center for the Arts
Shopping trip to Freeport
Saturday, March 31, 2012
More details will be posted on FirstClass.
Graduation Coffee Hour
Friday, April 27, 2012
4:00-5:30pm
North Pod in the Market Place, Memorial Union
Join us for the last International Coffee Hour of the semester & celebrate the Holidays! Say farewell to departing students!

