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Information to help you stay in status, news you can use, and resources for your life - we'll help keep you surviving and thriving as an international student or scholar at the University of Arkansas! Brought to you by the office of International Students and Scholars.

  1. 2023/09/06

    The Three Keys to Status and Graduate Student Support

    On this episode, we recap the three "keys" to helping F-1 and J-1 students maintain their immigration status - enrollment, employment, and expiry. Also, our special guest is Umer Rahman, who oversees the office of Graduate Student Support at the University of Arkansas. Don't miss an informative and inspiring conversation with Umer as he talks about his experiences, including his own "immigrant story," and how he works to serve graduate students at the university, helping them succeed and thrive on their journey. Resources for this episode: Umer Rahman Graduate Student Support

    20 分钟

  2. 2023/07/22

    Welcome! You Belong Here!

    This time on International in NWA, we bring you a special double episode especially for our new students and scholars about to arrive. We'll talk with Sara Parrott, Assistant Director for Welcome & Belonging at ISS, as well as two of our Cross Cultural Mentors - Jossie Santamaria and Archy Pattanaik. They'll tell you about preparations for your arrival, how to get connected at the university, favorite things about Fayetteville, dealing with challenges, making friends, and more! Resources for this episode: Meet the Cross Cultural Mentors View the International Student Arrival Guide

    45 分钟

  3. 2023/04/18

    Meet the International Student Advisors!

    International in NWA returns with an introduction to our two newest staff members at the office of International Students and Scholars! Nick Pevato and Kayla Milner are our International Student Advisors and they serve our F-1 students and F-2 dependents. Get to know Nick and Kayla and find out how they can help you! RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Contact Nick Pevato Contact Kayla Milner Dates for Full-Time F-1 Employment On Campus (scroll down)

    22 分钟

  4. 2022/12/23

    Graduate Celebration and Alumni Spotlight With Paulina Sobczak

    It's time once again to celebrate our graduating students!  We send our congratulations to all our students graduating in Fall 2022, and spotlight a recent alumna, Paulina Sobczak, who's making her mark in the world after making her mark at the University of Arkansas! RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Paulina Sobczak - Online Portfolio Heal the River trailer Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame feature Service Dogs feature University of Arkansas Fall 2022 Commencement (Ceremony 1) University of Arkansas Fall 2022 Commencement (Ceremony 2) Arkansas Alumni Association UARK International Alumni Society on Facebook

    15 分钟

  5. 2022/10/26

    Life on the 2 and 4 - Surviving and Thriving as a Dependent in the United States

    This month we talk to two special guests - Andrew Van Lew and Sara Parrott - about the realities of life in the United States if you have dependent immigration status, and resources for making your experience here better.  Also, a reminder that International Education Week is coming soon! Resources for this episode: F-2 Dependent Information from ISS J-2 Dependent Information from ISS Contact Sara Parrott Family Resources from ISS Ozark Literacy Council International Education Week - University of Arkansas International Education Week - U.S. Department of State

    35 分钟

  6. 2022/09/27

    Ask Audra! An ISS Advisor Answers Your Questions

    On this episode of International in NWA, it's time for "Ask Audra" and we're diving into your questions!  Find out about getting paid for research studies, career resources on campus, and concerns about inflation. Resources for this episode: University of Arkansas Career Development Center Handshake - Find Jobs and Internships International Education Catastrophic Fund Application Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry International in NWA Features Full Circle Food Pantry

    12 分钟

  7. 2022/06/26

    Papers, Please! The Importance of Keeping Immigration Documents

    In this special double episode, our guest is immigration attorney Adam Cohen, who talks about why it's so important to keep your own records of your immigration documents.  Adam discusses what types of documents are important and provides best practices for making sure your records are accurate and well-maintained.   Links for this episode: Adam Cohen bio Siskind Susser PC The Academic Immigration Handbook U.S. Customs and Border Protection - I-94 website

    42 分钟

  8. 2022/05/07

    Graduation Time Again and Safety on Campus

    On this episode of International in NWA, it's time for spring commencement again, and with that, time for summer immigration reminders for students.  Also, our special guest is Corporal Allen Porter from the University of Arkansas Police Department, who will talk with us about safety on campus! RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: University of Arkansas Police Department (UAPD) Campus Safety "Safe Zone" App Article - How Safe Are U.S. Campuses? Annual Clery Reports for the University of Arkansas

    23 分钟
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Information to help you stay in status, news you can use, and resources for your life - we'll help keep you surviving and thriving as an international student or scholar at the University of Arkansas! Brought to you by the office of International Students and Scholars.

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  • 创作者
    UARK International Students and Scholars
  • 活跃年份
    2021年 - 2023年
  • 单集
    15
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © UARK International Students and Scholars
  • 节目网站
    International in NWA