Life in Iowa
CPT and job search workshop to be offered to international students
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Attend this workshop to learn more about curricular practical training (CPT) and receive job search guidance with ISSS, the Grad Success Center, and the Pomerantz Career Center.
Personal safety and self-defense training event to be held for international students and scholars
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Join International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and Campus Safety to be trained in self-defense.
Life in Iowa to host OPT and stress management workshop
Friday, January 5, 2024
Attend a workshop to learn more about optional practical training (OPT) and stress management.
Life in Iowa to host weekly coffee and conversation hour starting Jan. 16
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Enjoy a (free!) afternoon coffee and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and faculty from across campus on different topics, ranging from adjusting to life in a new country to exploring campus and community resources.
Life in Iowa to host networking skills dinner, March 30
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The event is geared towards international students and will feature guests from the Pomerantz Career Center.
Life in Iowa to host museum scavenger hunt at the Old Capitol, Feb. 25
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Life in Iowa, in collaboration with the Pentacrest Museums, invites international students to attend a scavenger hunt to learn more about Iowa's history and win prizes while exploring the Old Capital Museum!
Life in Iowa to host weekly coffee and conversation hour starting Jan. 18
Monday, January 9, 2023
Enjoy a (free!) afternoon coffee and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and faculty from across campus on different topics, ranging from adjusting to life in a new country to exploring campus and community resources.
Life in Iowa to host CPT/OPT Workshop
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Attend a workshop to learn more about optional practical training (OPT) and curricular practical training (CPT) with a live Q&A with ISSS senior advisors.
Life in Iowa to host workshop to improve interviewing skills, Nov. 8
Thursday, October 20, 2022
This program is for international students to learn how to prepare for the interview process.
Life in Iowa to host session on women's health, Oct. 19
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Join UI physicians Marina Usacheva and Barbara Patrick to explore campus services about contraception, gynecological exams, and recommended vaccines for women.
Life in Iowa to host session on time management during the job search, Sept. 22
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Learn about time management strategies you can utilize during your job search and get answers to questions about Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Life in Iowa to host session on reducing job search anxiety, Sept. 29
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Staff Psychologist Tianyi Xie, of University Counseling Service, shares stress management skills and discusses ways to reduce job search anxiety.
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