ISA at USF

01/13/2021

07/08/2020

We’ve organized two Q&A sessions with our Director of International Services, Marcia Taylor, to support our F-1 international students in planning for Fall 2020. Join us on Microsoft Teams Live for one of two sessions:

Wednesday, July 8 at 9:00 PM EST: bit.ly/directorchat1
Thursday, July 9 at 10:00 AM EST: bit.ly/directorchat2

No need to register ahead of time. Interested USF faculty and staff are welcome to attend, too.

05/13/2020

Visit usf.to/usfworld to support an international Bull today! If you cannot give, please share our post to help spread the word about this vital resource.

COVID-19 has drastically affected all USF students, but our international students are facing unique challenges. Due to the global economic crisis, many are questioning how they will continue their studies when their families have lost their incomes and are unable to provide financial support.

International students are not eligible for the federal relief funds that our U.S. students receive. Without your help, it may be impossible for them to fulfill their dream of earning a degree at USF. Your support and advocacy for these highly valued students is greatly appreciated.
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04/01/2020

30 minutes until our first ~virtual~ Wednesdays with World! Make a cup of coffee or tea and join the Office of International Services for international coffee hour this afternoon from 4:00-5:30 PM on Microsoft Teams. Bonus: Rumor has it international students from USFSP will be joining us, too!

To access the event:
Open Microsoft Teams, click Teams on left toolbar, navigate to “Join or create team” and enter code: dj1gvzw

03/26/2020

Our first event is TONIGHT (3/26) at 9:00 PM EST! Join USF World for , where we’ll be chatting and live tweeting through your favorite Netflix shows via Netflix Party! Netflix Party is a new way to virtually watch TV “together” by syncing the streaming experience and providing a group chat option. This week, we’ll be watching Episode 1 of The Circle, a hilarious reality TV show where contestants are trapped inside and forced to communicate solely through social media. To join and participate in the Netflix Party chat, you’ll need to 1) download the Netflix Party extension in your Chrome browser and 2) visit the USF World Instagram account at 8:45 PM EST to access the live link via the Linktree in our bio. Alternatively, you can watch on any device and follow along with the live tweets using the hashtag . Hope to (virtually) see you there!

Date/Time: Thursday, March 26 at 9:00 PM EST

Platform: Netflix Party (add Google Chrome extension) or follow along with live tweets on Twitter

How to Access: At 8:45 PM EST, a link to the Netflix Party will go live and you can access via the Linktree in the USF World Instagram bio

10/07/2019

The Office of International Services invites you to join us on our float in the Running of the Bulls Parade on Friday, October 11th. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/R5GSj66FokUiRNi89

Students can volunteer to carry a flag or pass out give aways. You do not need to be an international student to join us - all are welcome! If you'd like to be on the float, please fill out the short form below and plan to meet us in the Theatre Arts Parking lot (Lot 3 A, B, C) located on USF Holly Drive no later than 5:30 PM on Friday evening. To carry a flag, students must present their USF ID to staff and will receive it back once they've returned their flag following the parade. Flags will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 5:30 PM, and students may not "reserve" a flag ahead of time. The parade begins at 6:30 PM, so please arrive on time. If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Zernick at [email protected].

09/06/2019

Come show your Support & Solidarity for the Bahamas and our Bahamian students and staff. All are welcome. This Friday, September 6th, 12:30pm to 2pm in the Marshall Student Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs.

08/22/2019

Need things for your apartment? Join USF International Services tomorrow at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, or 3:00 PM to get 20% off your entire purchase and free transportation to Bed Bath and Beyond!

If you are in need of home items for your apartment or residence hall, the Office of International Services is providing a FREE bus trip to Bed Bath and Beyond TOMORROW, Friday, August 23rd beginning at 12:00 PM (noon) and ending at 3:00 PM. You do not need to sign up – just arrive at Lot 37 (parking lot adjacent to BEH, where the Office of International Services is located) at one of the below times:

12:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:00 PM - this is the last bus for the day

Participants will receive 20% off their entire purchase, custom USF gear for your apartment, free transportation to and from the store, and music and snacks while you shop!

This trip is being offered as a part of our optional new international student orientation sessions, but we are opening it up to any current international student who needs help getting supplies and home items for their apartment or residence hall. You’re welcome to bring international friends, roommates, etc. as long as they have a USF ID. 😀

If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Zernick at [email protected].

08/16/2019

Current international students, we need your help!

Thank you to all of our student volunteers who’ve signed up to assist with welcoming new international students to campus so far! As we prepare to see 1,000 new students this August, the Office of International Services is still looking for student assistance in a variety of areas to help with things like Immigration Check-In, international student panels, campus tours, and more. If you're willing and able to share your knowledge of USF and time during the month of August, please consider signing up for one (or more!) of the available events. It means so much to incoming international students to have their peers be there to welcome them and make USF feel like home.

LINK TO SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/xAmb5VGju3ca5u1w6

Once you sign up for a shift (or shifts!), you'll receive more information via email about what your role entails, where to meet, what to bring, and other details for the day. Thank you again for your help – it means so much to our office and our new students!

06/13/2019

$10 tickets to Cultural Appreciation Night with the Tampa Bay Rowdies! Don't miss out on this fun trip with USF International Services!

Last chance to sign up to join us for Glo-Bull Games Series: Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer! Tickets are only $10, and you can purchase them here: http://bit.ly/usfglobullgames. You can also sign up to participate in the flag festivities and reserve a seat on the bus here: https://forms.gle/c15HFZrM4w348kN68. If you'd like to ride the bus with us, plan to meet in Lot 37 (outside of BEH) at 2:30 PM for a 3:00 PM departure time. Can't wait to see you all Saturday! Go Rowdies! ⚽️💚🤘🏻

05/29/2019

USF International Services and the Tampa Bay Rowdies invite you to attend Cultural Appreciation Night on Saturday, June 15! They're going to recognize international students during pregame festivities and at halftime, and the event includes a meet and greet/autographs with Rowdies players, many of whom are international! Tickets are only $10 and transportation from campus to the stadium is provided by the Office of International Services. See this link for more details and links to sign up, buy tickets, and reserve your seat on the bus: Glo-Bull Games Series: Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer

SIGNUP LINKS:

1) Reserve a spot on the bus if needed and let us know if you can help out by carrying a flag: https://forms.gle/4Ydj6ppd1Bir7rMT9
2) Purchase your discounted Rowdies ticket: http://bit.ly/usfglobullgames
3) Meet us on Saturday, June 15th at 2:30 PM in Lot 37 to depart for the game!

Happy summer, international Bulls! We heard you and are very excited to announce we’ve officially added a professional soccer game to summer event lineup: Glo-Bull Games Series: Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer. On Saturday, June 15th, Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer will be hosting Cultural Appreciation Night during their game against the Charleston Battery. In celebration of our many international players and the upcoming Women’s World Cup, the team has invited international students at USF to be recognized before, during, and after the game with a variety of exclusive perks, including:

• A meet and greet with the team
• Opportunities for autographs
• Pregame flag recognition ceremony, where USF students will carry the flags of the international Rowdies players
• Halftime celebration, where USF students will carry the flags of countries playing for the Women’s World Cup
• A USF international student “tailgate” at Al Lang Stadium
• International food trucks
• Music/DJ
• Free transportation
• Discounted tickets for USF international students and their guests (only $10!)
• …and more!!!

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
• 4:00 PM: Tailgate begins – play yard games, relax by the water, and visit the Rowdies gift shop
• 4:30-5:30 PM: Enjoy the international food trucks and DJ!
• 5:30 PM: Rehearse pregame flag ceremony on the field
• 5:45 PM: Meet the players and get an autograph
• 7:30 PM: Cheer on the Rowdies as they take on the Charleston Battery!
• 9:45 PM: More time for autographs/last chance to meet players
• 10:30 PM: Board bus and depart for USF Tampa campus

SIGNUP LINKS
Interested in attending the game? Here’s what you need to do in three easy steps:

1) Reserve a spot on the bus if needed and let us know if you can help out by carrying a flag: https://forms.gle/4Ydj6ppd1Bir7rMT9
2) Purchase your discounted Rowdies ticket: http://bit.ly/usfglobullgames
3) Meet us on Saturday, June 15th at 2:30 PM in Lot 37 to depart for the game!

Questions? Please contact Kristen Zernick at [email protected] or by phone at (813) 974-6825.

04/11/2019

Last OPT workshop of the semester and free pizza afterward! If you're not doing anything tonight, USF International Services has plenty of programs happening over in the Patel Center. See below for details!

It's almost time for our last OPT Workshop of the semester! Join us tonight in the Patel Center Auditorium from 6:00-7:00 PM to learn more. After that, join us for FREE pizza 🍕 from 7:00-8:00 PM and participate in the last focus group on undergraduate experiences of international students at USF. We'd love to hear about your USF journey and how we can help to make things even better for the next generation of international Bulls. 🤘🌍(You can attend just the OPT workshop or just the focus group, too. No pressure.)