OIS Programs

In light of the Chancellor’s announcement concerning campus events and meetings due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Office of International Services has cancelled all upcoming Spring 2020 events until further notice. We are working on moving some of our programs virtually and appreciate your patience during this transition.

OIS sponsors numerous unique and exciting programs designed to foster cross-cultural exchange within the campus and Triangle communities. International students, scholars, family members, American students, NC State faculty and staff, and community members are encouraged to participate. The benefits of these programs extend to all who take part.

For NC State’s international community, each program provides an additional way to interact with Americans outside of the classroom and learn firsthand about American culture. Together, they promote a more fulfilling experience at NC State University. Whether you enjoy volunteer work, would like to share your own culture through presentations and performances, want the opportunity to practice English with native speakers or simply want continued interaction with the campus and Raleigh communities, we have a program for you!

Through involvement, American participants will learn about other cultures and assist students and scholars, through friendship, in their transition to the United States. The international community represents a wide range of countries and cultures and combines to bring the world to NC State. At OIS, our programs range in time commitment so we have a program to fit any availability. From one time meal hosting through our Breaking Bread program to weekly volunteering at English Conversation Club, we have something for everyone!

What’s going on at OIS?

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3	4	5	6 F-2/J-2 Dependent Check-in F-2/J-2 Dependent Check-in January 6, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 111 Lampe Drive, Suite 320 Students and scholars are encouraged to schedule a separate check-in appointment for their dependent (spouse).Please note: Dependent check-in is required for J-2 visa holders. During a dependent check-in the OIS staff reviews resources for dependents and provides a general introduction to life in the United States, and Raleigh more specifically. All spouses must bring their immigration documents with them to the check-in: I-20 or DS-2019, passport, visa, and I-94 printout. J-2 visa holders must also provide proof of health insurance coverage (insurance card and benefits page). Registration is required. To register or learn more about the dependent check-in, visit our Family Resource page. See more details •	7 Let's Chat - A Space for International Students Let's Chat - A Space for International Students January 7, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Let’s Chat with a Counselor Thursdays 1:00-2:00 pm Via Zoom: Join: go.ncsu.edu/space-international Feeling more stressed than usual? Hard to sleep, hard to be motivated, or worrying? Join a brief chat with a counselor to get some coping tips. This is an open, drop-in space for international students to get support around wellness issues. This is a support space, not counseling, offered by the Counseling Center in collaboration with the Office of International Services. You will be asked to provide your student ID upon entering this space to ensure safety of the space. Anything shared in group conversations is expected to remain confidential among participants. You can request to have a brief, confidential, one-on-one conversation with a counselor when possible. If you would like to have a more individualized counseling support, please contact the Counseling Center at 919-515-2423. If you are in crisis, please call 911. Questions? Contact Yuka Kato ykato2@ncsu.edu or Mary Njaramba mwnjaram@ncsu.edu at the Counseling Center. See more details •	8	9
10	11 International Tea Time International Tea Time January 11, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us on Mondays anytime between 3:00-5:00 p.m. Via Zoom: join go.ncsu.edu/teatime Join us with your own tea or snacks! This is a time to just show up, meet peers, learn about other cultures, relax, and support each other. Open to all international and domestic students. Questions? Contact Yuka Kato ykato2@ncsu.edu or Mary Njaramba mwnjaram@ncsu.edu. See more details •	12	13	14 Let's Chat - A Space for International Students Let's Chat - A Space for International Students January 14, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Let’s Chat with a Counselor Thursdays 1:00-2:00 pm Via Zoom: Join: go.ncsu.edu/space-international Feeling more stressed than usual? Hard to sleep, hard to be motivated, or worrying? Join a brief chat with a counselor to get some coping tips. This is an open, drop-in space for international students to get support around wellness issues. This is a support space, not counseling, offered by the Counseling Center in collaboration with the Office of International Services. You will be asked to provide your student ID upon entering this space to ensure safety of the space. Anything shared in group conversations is expected to remain confidential among participants. You can request to have a brief, confidential, one-on-one conversation with a counselor when possible. If you would like to have a more individualized counseling support, please contact the Counseling Center at 919-515-2423. If you are in crisis, please call 911. Questions? Contact Yuka Kato ykato2@ncsu.edu or Mary Njaramba mwnjaram@ncsu.edu at the Counseling Center. See more details •	15	16
17	18 International Tea Time International Tea Time January 18, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us on Mondays anytime between 3:00-5:00 p.m. Via Zoom: join go.ncsu.edu/teatime Join us with your own tea or snacks! This is a time to just show up, meet peers, learn about other cultures, relax, and support each other. Open to all international and domestic students. Questions? Contact Yuka Kato ykato2@ncsu.edu or Mary Njaramba mwnjaram@ncsu.edu. See more details •	19 English Conversation Club English Conversation Club January 19, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Topic: English Conversation Club Time: This is a recurring meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 One tap mobile +17866351003,,95776746581# US (Miami) +19292056099,,95776746581# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 651 372 8299 US (Minnesota) +1 720 928 9299 US (Denver) +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) +1 206 337 9723 US (Seattle) +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 602 753 0140 US (Phoenix) +1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 Find your local number: https://ncsu.zoom.us/u/aOlryJO4a Join by SIP 95776746581@zoomcrc.com Join by H.323 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) 213.244.140.110 (Germany) 103.122.166.55 (Australia) 149.137.40.110 (Singapore) 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) 69.174.57.160 (Canada) 207.226.132.110 (Japan) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 See more details •	20 English Conversation Club English Conversation Club January 20, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Topic: English Conversation Club Time: This is a recurring meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 One tap mobile +17866351003,,95776746581# US (Miami) +19292056099,,95776746581# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 651 372 8299 US (Minnesota) +1 720 928 9299 US (Denver) +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) +1 206 337 9723 US (Seattle) +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 602 753 0140 US (Phoenix) +1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 Find your local number: https://ncsu.zoom.us/u/aOlryJO4a Join by SIP 95776746581@zoomcrc.com Join by H.323 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) 213.244.140.110 (Germany) 103.122.166.55 (Australia) 149.137.40.110 (Singapore) 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) 69.174.57.160 (Canada) 207.226.132.110 (Japan) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 See more details •	21 Let's Chat - A Space for International Students Let's Chat - A Space for International Students January 21, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Let’s Chat with a Counselor Thursdays 1:00-2:00 pm Via Zoom: Join: go.ncsu.edu/space-international Feeling more stressed than usual? Hard to sleep, hard to be motivated, or worrying? Join a brief chat with a counselor to get some coping tips. This is an open, drop-in space for international students to get support around wellness issues. This is a support space, not counseling, offered by the Counseling Center in collaboration with the Office of International Services. You will be asked to provide your student ID upon entering this space to ensure safety of the space. Anything shared in group conversations is expected to remain confidential among participants. You can request to have a brief, confidential, one-on-one conversation with a counselor when possible. If you would like to have a more individualized counseling support, please contact the Counseling Center at 919-515-2423. If you are in crisis, please call 911. Questions? Contact Yuka Kato ykato2@ncsu.edu or Mary Njaramba mwnjaram@ncsu.edu at the Counseling Center. See more details English Conversation Club English Conversation Club January 21, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Topic: English Conversation Club Time: This is a recurring meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 One tap mobile +17866351003,,95776746581# US (Miami) +19292056099,,95776746581# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 651 372 8299 US (Minnesota) +1 720 928 9299 US (Denver) +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) +1 206 337 9723 US (Seattle) +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 602 753 0140 US (Phoenix) +1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 Find your local number: https://ncsu.zoom.us/u/aOlryJO4a Join by SIP 95776746581@zoomcrc.com Join by H.323 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) 213.244.140.110 (Germany) 103.122.166.55 (Australia) 149.137.40.110 (Singapore) 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) 69.174.57.160 (Canada) 207.226.132.110 (Japan) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 See more details • •	22 English Conversation Club English Conversation Club January 22, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Topic: English Conversation Club Time: This is a recurring meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 One tap mobile +17866351003,,95776746581# US (Miami) +19292056099,,95776746581# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 651 372 8299 US (Minnesota) +1 720 928 9299 US (Denver) +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) +1 206 337 9723 US (Seattle) +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 602 753 0140 US (Phoenix) +1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 Find your local number: https://ncsu.zoom.us/u/aOlryJO4a Join by SIP 95776746581@zoomcrc.com Join by H.323 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) 213.244.140.110 (Germany) 103.122.166.55 (Australia) 149.137.40.110 (Singapore) 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) 69.174.57.160 (Canada) 207.226.132.110 (Japan) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 See more details •	23
24	25 International Tea Time International Tea Time January 25, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us on Mondays anytime between 3:00-5:00 p.m. Via Zoom: join go.ncsu.edu/teatime Join us with your own tea or snacks! This is a time to just show up, meet peers, learn about other cultures, relax, and support each other. Open to all international and domestic students. Questions? Contact Yuka Kato ykato2@ncsu.edu or Mary Njaramba mwnjaram@ncsu.edu. See more details •	26 English Conversation Club English Conversation Club January 26, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Topic: English Conversation Club Time: This is a recurring meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 One tap mobile +17866351003,,95776746581# US (Miami) +19292056099,,95776746581# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 651 372 8299 US (Minnesota) +1 720 928 9299 US (Denver) +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) +1 206 337 9723 US (Seattle) +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 602 753 0140 US (Phoenix) +1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 Find your local number: https://ncsu.zoom.us/u/aOlryJO4a Join by SIP 95776746581@zoomcrc.com Join by H.323 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) 213.244.140.110 (Germany) 103.122.166.55 (Australia) 149.137.40.110 (Singapore) 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) 69.174.57.160 (Canada) 207.226.132.110 (Japan) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 See more details •	27 English Conversation Club English Conversation Club January 27, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Topic: English Conversation Club Time: This is a recurring meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 One tap mobile +17866351003,,95776746581# US (Miami) +19292056099,,95776746581# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 651 372 8299 US (Minnesota) +1 720 928 9299 US (Denver) +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) +1 206 337 9723 US (Seattle) +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 602 753 0140 US (Phoenix) +1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 Find your local number: https://ncsu.zoom.us/u/aOlryJO4a Join by SIP 95776746581@zoomcrc.com Join by H.323 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) 213.244.140.110 (Germany) 103.122.166.55 (Australia) 149.137.40.110 (Singapore) 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) 69.174.57.160 (Canada) 207.226.132.110 (Japan) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 See more details •	28 Let's Chat - A Space for International Students Let's Chat - A Space for International Students January 28, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Let’s Chat with a Counselor Thursdays 1:00-2:00 pm Via Zoom: Join: go.ncsu.edu/space-international Feeling more stressed than usual? Hard to sleep, hard to be motivated, or worrying? Join a brief chat with a counselor to get some coping tips. This is an open, drop-in space for international students to get support around wellness issues. This is a support space, not counseling, offered by the Counseling Center in collaboration with the Office of International Services. You will be asked to provide your student ID upon entering this space to ensure safety of the space. Anything shared in group conversations is expected to remain confidential among participants. You can request to have a brief, confidential, one-on-one conversation with a counselor when possible. If you would like to have a more individualized counseling support, please contact the Counseling Center at 919-515-2423. If you are in crisis, please call 911. Questions? Contact Yuka Kato ykato2@ncsu.edu or Mary Njaramba mwnjaram@ncsu.edu at the Counseling Center. See more details English Conversation Club English Conversation Club January 28, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Topic: English Conversation Club Time: This is a recurring meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 One tap mobile +17866351003,,95776746581# US (Miami) +19292056099,,95776746581# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 651 372 8299 US (Minnesota) +1 720 928 9299 US (Denver) +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) +1 206 337 9723 US (Seattle) +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 602 753 0140 US (Phoenix) +1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 Find your local number: https://ncsu.zoom.us/u/aOlryJO4a Join by SIP 95776746581@zoomcrc.com Join by H.323 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) 213.244.140.110 (Germany) 103.122.166.55 (Australia) 149.137.40.110 (Singapore) 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) 69.174.57.160 (Canada) 207.226.132.110 (Japan) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 See more details • •	29 English Conversation Club English Conversation Club January 29, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Topic: English Conversation Club Time: This is a recurring meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95776746581 Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 One tap mobile +17866351003,,95776746581# US (Miami) +19292056099,,95776746581# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 651 372 8299 US (Minnesota) +1 720 928 9299 US (Denver) +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) +1 206 337 9723 US (Seattle) +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 602 753 0140 US (Phoenix) +1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 Find your local number: https://ncsu.zoom.us/u/aOlryJO4a Join by SIP 95776746581@zoomcrc.com Join by H.323 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) 213.244.140.110 (Germany) 103.122.166.55 (Australia) 149.137.40.110 (Singapore) 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) 69.174.57.160 (Canada) 207.226.132.110 (Japan) Meeting ID: 957 7674 6581 See more details •	30
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