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?

	October 2021
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					1 English Conversation Club (Main Campus) English Conversation Club (Main Campus) October 1, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Room 216, Lampe Drive, Lampe Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	2
3	4 International Tea Time International Tea Time October 4, 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 •	5 English Conversation Club (Centennial Campus) English Conversation Club (Centennial Campus) October 5, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm go.ncsu.edu/ecc See more details •	6 English Conversation Club (Virtual) English Conversation Club (Virtual) October 6, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am go.ncsu.edu/ecc Description:If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	7 Let's Chat - A Space for International Students Let's Chat - A Space for International Students October 7, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Let’s Chat with a Counselor Thursdays 12:00-1:00 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 support space for international students to get support around wellness, offered by the Counseling Center in collaboration with the Office of International Services. No reservation needed. You can request to have a brief, confidential, one-on-one conversation with a counselor when possible. Anything shared in group conversations is expected to remain confidential among participants. If you would like to have 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 (Centennial Campus) English Conversation Club (Centennial Campus) October 7, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Room 2208, Wilson College of Textiles, 1020 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA See more details • •	8 English Conversation Club (Main Campus) English Conversation Club (Main Campus) October 8, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Room 216, Lampe Drive, Lampe Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	9
10	11 International Tea Time International Tea Time October 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 English Conversation Club (Centennial Campus) English Conversation Club (Centennial Campus) October 12, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm go.ncsu.edu/ecc See more details •	13 F-2/J-2 Dependent Check-in F-2/J-2 Dependent Check-in October 13, 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 •	14 Let's Chat - A Space for International Students Let's Chat - A Space for International Students October 14, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Let’s Chat with a Counselor Thursdays 12:00-1:00 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 support space for international students to get support around wellness, offered by the Counseling Center in collaboration with the Office of International Services. No reservation needed. You can request to have a brief, confidential, one-on-one conversation with a counselor when possible. Anything shared in group conversations is expected to remain confidential among participants. If you would like to have 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 (Centennial Campus) English Conversation Club (Centennial Campus) October 14, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Room 2208, Wilson College of Textiles, 1020 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA See more details • •	15 English Conversation Club (Main Campus) English Conversation Club (Main Campus) October 15, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Room 216, Lampe Drive, Lampe Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	16
17	18 International Tea Time International Tea Time October 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 (Centennial Campus) English Conversation Club (Centennial Campus) October 19, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm go.ncsu.edu/ecc See more details •	20	21 Let's Chat - A Space for International Students Let's Chat - A Space for International Students October 21, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Let’s Chat with a Counselor Thursdays 12:00-1:00 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 support space for international students to get support around wellness, offered by the Counseling Center in collaboration with the Office of International Services. No reservation needed. You can request to have a brief, confidential, one-on-one conversation with a counselor when possible. Anything shared in group conversations is expected to remain confidential among participants. If you would like to have 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 (Centennial Campus) English Conversation Club (Centennial Campus) October 21, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Room 2208, Wilson College of Textiles, 1020 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA See more details • •	22 English Conversation Club (Main Campus) English Conversation Club (Main Campus) October 22, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Room 216, Lampe Drive, Lampe Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	23 October ISSERV Event - Howling Cow Event at the North Carolina State Fair October ISSERV Event - Howling Cow Event at the North Carolina State Fair October 23, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm More information coming soon. See more details •
24	25 International Tea Time International Tea Time October 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 (Centennial Campus) English Conversation Club (Centennial Campus) October 26, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm go.ncsu.edu/ecc See more details •	27 F-2/J-2 Dependent Check-in F-2/J-2 Dependent Check-in October 27, 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 •	28 Let's Chat - A Space for International Students Let's Chat - A Space for International Students October 28, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Let’s Chat with a Counselor Thursdays 12:00-1:00 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 support space for international students to get support around wellness, offered by the Counseling Center in collaboration with the Office of International Services. No reservation needed. You can request to have a brief, confidential, one-on-one conversation with a counselor when possible. Anything shared in group conversations is expected to remain confidential among participants. If you would like to have 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 (Centennial Campus) English Conversation Club (Centennial Campus) October 28, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Room 2208, Wilson College of Textiles, 1020 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA See more details • •	29 English Conversation Club (Main Campus) English Conversation Club (Main Campus) October 29, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Room 216, Lampe Drive, Lampe Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	30
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