Our International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) team welcomes all new international students and scholars to our flagship campus, serving as the touchpoint for all of your questions about immigration, transitioning to the U.S., and making on-campus connections. We aim to provide a welcoming environment to promote and facilitate a successful educational, professional and personal experience for our international community.
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Due to the limited impact on University of Maryland Community ISSS is reposting its FAQs on the Presidential Proclamation 10043. If you have concerns about how this proclamation may affect you, please connect with an ISSS advisor.
FAQs on the Presidential Proclamation 10043Upcoming Events
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September 5, 2024 - to November 14, 2024International Coffee Hour
International Coffee Hour is a great way to connect with other students & scholars (both domestic and international), meet UMD staff and faculty, and enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks!
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October 4, 2024Job Search Strategies: Advice from a Former Recruiter
Are you interested in hearing how H-1B sponsorship happens from the inside? Dan Beaudry, former head of campus recruitment at Monster.com, shares the potent job search system many international students use to find US employment opportunities.
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October 11, 2024
Tell Your Story as an International Doctoral Student/Scholar
In professional conversations (interviews or networking), you often get this question, “tell me about yourself.” In fact, most people trip over this question, but you can open up possibilities if you practice the storytelling technique.
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ISSS News
Learn the Language You Love: Amaya’s Journey to Morocco
The opportunities for global learning at UMD are endless. Founded in 1994, the Boren Awards provide funding for students studying languages in regions critical to U.S. national security. Meet Amaya Greenberg ‘25, current Boren scholar studying Arabic in Morocco for the next year. 1. Share how you first discovered the Boren Awards. What drew you to the program, and why did you decide to apply?
ISSS Design Contest Winner
ISSS is excited to announce that sophomore Philana Hin, a neuroscience major on the pre-health track, is the winner of the Spring 2024 ISSS Design Contest. Her innovative and culturally inspired design encapsulates the spirit of our office. Thanks to Philana’s creativity, we now have a distinctive branded sticker that was introduced to new international students during Fall 2024 Welcome Week.
Supporting Global Research and Outreach for Land-Grant Universities Makes Good Sense in Today’s World
The Land Grant University System established by Abraham Lincoln in 1862 led a wave of agricultural education, research, extension and innovation that has resulted in exponential U.S. economic growth. Because of this, an argument can be made that federal and state funded research should focus locally on U.S. issues and ignore the international stage. Take food availability for instance, when we have so many food insecure individuals here at home, as part of the argument inherent in isolationism vs. globalism, some believe that international concern is misdirected.
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