For more information about programs IFSO hosts for international scholars at UC San Diego, contact ifsoprograms@ucsd.edu.
| Date | Time | Location | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | 12:00pm (noon) - 1:00pm | McGill Hall Suite 2126 | Resources in San Diego |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | 12:00pm (noon) - 1:00pm | McGill Hall Suite 2126 | Understanding J-1 Waivers and the 12 & 24 month bars |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2020 | 12:00pm (noon) - 1:00pm | McGill Hall Suite 2126 | Changing Status to H1B |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | 12:00pm (noon) - 1:00pm | McGill Hall Suite 2126 | J-1 Travel Workshop: Obtain your (Travel) Signature same day! |
Representatives from Garnett-Powers and Associates will be visiting campus to talk about the J-1 Visiting Scholar insurance plans.
Topics to be addressed include:
Note: This presentation will be focused on the Visiting Scholar plans and not the postdoctoral insurance plans; some of the material may be helpful, however, to new postdocs unfamiliar with systems of healthcare and insurance in the U.S.
When: Tuesday, February 11, 2020
This lunch and learn workshop is for scholars and dependents sponsored by UC San Diego to provide information on resources in the city and county of San Diego. Come learn about transportation, housing, family matters and other related topics as we discuss different opportunities that are available to you.
When: Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: IFSO Programming Room
This workshop is for J-1 Exchange Visitors (faculty and scholars) sponsored by UC San Diego who are planning to travel outside the US. Learn about the documents you will need to reenter the US and steps you should take once you have reentered.
IFSO Staff will sign DS-2019s for J-1s and J-2 family members. Bring your original DS-2019s.
IFSO will have our own private room with 5 big screen TVs and a pool table. There will be an informal presentation before the Superbowl viewing with free food; first come first serve. Additional menu items and drinks will be available for purchase.
Sun, Feb 2, 2020, 3:00 PM @ Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery @ The Brewer's Loft (Room)
The English-in-Action (EIA) conversation program matches international students, scholars
The EIA volunteer conversation leaders are community members, faculty, staff, and students.
International scholars and their family members are welcome to attend a special orientation that will provide information on educational and fun activities for families to participate in during their stay in San Diego. Enjoy coffee, conversation and friendship every first and third Wednesday of the month at 9:15 a.m., at McGill Hall 2nd Floor Suite 2126. Children are welcome to attend. Visit https://global.ucsd.edu/intl-community-support/friends/index.html for additional information.
International visitors are welcome to enjoy these programs and activities; the link will direct you to each program's specific webpage for details:
English Conversation
Everyday English (ESL)
Tuesday Craft Circle
Mommy, Daddy & Me
Cooking Program
Friends Dinner Social
Ethnic Dinners
Visit an American Home
Scholarships
Additional Programs/Information
The Resale Shop, located at 214 University Center (Main Room), is an on-campus thrift store. We offer a wide range of gently used clothes (contemporary, designer and vintage), household items and books. Proceeds from the sales help fund scholarships and activities related to international education. Volunteers and donation of goods are welcome. Call (858) 534-1124, or email shopFIC@ucsd.edu for more information.
International visitors are welcome every Wednesday morning for coffee, conversation and friendship.10 am to noon at University Center 409 (U409). Details are here.
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Initiated in 2000 by the US Department of State and the Department of Education, the week is dedicated to enhancing international awareness across UCSD campus as well as to reinforcing the importance of the exchange of students and scholars across borders.
Finish the week off right at the International Friday Café! Meet people from around the world, enjoy international music, and explore world cultures all while enjoying a delicious meal from featured countries around the world. All students, staff, faculty, and community members are welcome! $5 per person, CASH ONLY.
Anyone with RIMAC membership or Intramural Pass looking for a way to exercise and interact or connect with other staff members or students at UC San Diego? Intramural sports are amateur teams on campus, made of students, scholars, staff, or community members. Games are 1 hour long, once per week, on campus. Anyone can join the teams; they are just for fun. See a listing of RIMAC intramural team sports.
Help someone learn your language, and enjoy conversational practice in their language in exchange! Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/UCSDLangExchange/. This is a self-run program where you review who is available and choose your partner based on your language preferences.
Oceanids is a UC San Diego organization and support group promoting friendship and services to the UC San Diego community. They offer many services for international scholars such as the Kitchen & Baby Equipment Exchange as well as activities ranging from a Whale Watching trip during the Winter quarter to a Desert camping trip; to receive these announcements, please sign up here.
Oceanids has 20 different interest groups and the three listed below are popular amongst new postdocs or scholars at UC San Diego; the link will direct you to each group's specific webpage for details:
Hiking In and Around San Diego County