International in NWA UARK International Students and Scholars

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


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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


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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)


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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




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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




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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


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