For more information about programs for international scholars at UC San Diego, contact iprograms@ucsd.edu.
The English in Action Conversation Program (EIA) is a volunteer-run program that helps international students/ scholars and their spouses with English language skills. Anyone can volunteer to be a tutor! All you need is interest in learning about new cultures while helping the international community acclimate to their new environment.
Interact with members of the UC San Diego community from all over the world while eating a delicious meal during our International Cafe held every Friday during the academic year (weeks 1-10) from noon to 1:15 pm at (Location: I-House: The Great Hall). Everyone and anyone is welcome!
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
The Resale Shop will be closed from June 9, 2018 – September 26, 2018.
International visitors are welcome every Wednesday morning for coffee, conversation and friendship.10 am to noon at University Center 409 (U409). Details are here.
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