Programs for International Students and Scholars
See below to learn more about academic, social and cultural programs and initiatives that are offered for UNL's international student and scholar populations.
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FALL 2023
Professional Development Workshop
- Student Health Insurance 101
- September 11, Understanding the American Classroom and Cultural Resources
Hosted by International Student and Scholar Office.
Primary Audience: Students
12:00 -1:00PM, Nebraska Union Platte River Room South
In this interactive workshop you will gain an understanding about cultural adjustment and how to adapt to your new culture and environment.
Presenters
- CAST
RSVP
https://go.unl.edu/isso-american-classroom-and-cultural-adjustment
September 27: Game Night
Hosted by the Graduate Student Assembly
October 3, Supporting International Students in the Classroom
Hosted by Center for Transformative Teaching
Primary Audience: Faculty and Staff
12:00 (noon) - 1:00 p.m., Register here
UNL has over 1,500 international students from over 130 different countries who enrich our campus community in a variety of ways. They bring a unique set of circumstances and experiences that can influence how they learn in the classroom. How can instructors best utilize the strengths of international students and help them to be as successful in the classroom as possible? The International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) and the Center for Transformative Teaching (CTT) invite you to a series of workshops designed to help instructors best support the learning and academic success of international students. All presentations will be on Zoom.
October 9, Academic Integrity and Library Resources
Hosted by International Student and Scholar Office.
Primary Audience: Students
12:00 -1:00PM, Nebraska Union Platte River Room South
In this interactive workshop, you will learn about the importance of academic integrity in your schoolwork and ways to avoid plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty. You will also get to know the many library services and resources you can use to enhance your research, assignments, and papers.
Presenters
- UNL Library
RSVP
https://go.unl.edu/isso-academic-integrity-and-library-resources
October 30, Academic Advising
Hosted by International Student and Scholar Office.
Primary Audience: Students
12:00-1:00PM, Nebraska Union, Heritage Room
Do you want to know how to work effectively with your academic advisor to help you be successful at UNL? In this interactive workshop, you will learn tips for how to best use academic advising from UNL academic advisors and faculty advisors.
Presenters:
- AAA + Graduate Studies
RSVP
https://go.unl.edu/isso-academic-advising
Office of Graduate Studies Professional Development Workshops