International Student Association / ISA at UCLA

09/15/2017

Hello All!

Before school starts, ISA wants to bring you an alternative insurance choice. DIANins Global is one of our sponsors for the new year and they're able to provide international students with a variety of health insurance plans. Check out their website www.dianins.com if you want more details!

06/22/2017

JUST 1 HOUR LEFT TO APPLY!

This summer join 200+ participants in making UCLA an easier place to navigate while also making new international friends. Sign up to be a mentor NOW!

APPLY HERE: http://bit.ly/B3mentor2017

ATTENTION RETURNING MENTORS: For the long questions, just write "Returning Mentor" Bruins Beyond Borders is a student-driven program from International Students Association (ISA) that helps international undergraduate freshmen transition into UCLA. Current students can sign up as mentors for incomin...

05/24/2017

The World In-Sight team brings to you UCLA's Largest Cultural Expo on 31 May at Wilson Plaza! Be sure to checkout The Cambodian Culture at our event!!!!

05/23/2017

World In-Sight 2017 is coming to Wilson Plaza in 9 days!

Take a look at some of the organizations participating this year!

Please share these posters with your friends to inform them of this amazing event!

05/19/2017

Hey all,

General Representative 2 Kayla He is looking for students to join her office and help her achieve her goals for next year!

If you're interested at all in running for office, this would be a fantastic opportunity for you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYk6XWHO4nqyT4oHrOyRz8GGDybYJoOZPeKqhg3j-8vlfM6Q/viewform?c=0&w=1

*Applications are DUE SUNDAY, MAY 21 at 11:59pm* No late applications will be accepted. Thank you for your interest in the USAC General Representative 2 Office! We are excited to learn about your interests and passions so we can know you more. This office does not belong to anyone. This is the offic...

05/12/2017

World In-Sight 2017 is here!

Want to experience different cultural cuisine and performances? Every year, UCLA’s International Student Association hosts World In-Sight, UCLA’s largest cultural exposition at Wilson Plaza. We’ve invited cultural groups from all over campus to celebrate the diversity UCLA has to offer!
Besides the great food, we’ve also invited talented performers to perform songs, dances, and instruments from all over the world!

No admission tickets are required! Student and visitors can freely experience glimpses of an eclectic range of cultures and casually “travel” around the world within minutes.

Event Details:
Location: Wilson Plaza
Date : May 31st, 2017
Time: 11AM- 4PM, Performances 12PM - 2PM

Come see the world with us!!

Find out more about us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/uclaworldinsight/

04/26/2017

Ayye dude what's good? is back with Episode 2! Today we met up with Sanjana Nidugondi ()!

Sanjana's from South India and among other activities she is a Peer Learning Coach with GRIT ():

I got involved with grit my second year. I was a coachee and I loved the program so much that I applied to be a coach myself.

It really focuses on holistic wellbeing and providing the tools for self empowerment. It is so powerful to see students be able to support each other like this. and the BRC (Bruin Resource Center) is a beautiful space that is home to so many marginalized communities on campus.

In terms of the stigma and "inaccessibility" of groups on campus to internationals, my only advice is to ignore it. It's not easy. You may be the first international student there. But you are taking the first step, and your community will join you!

Thank you for your input Sanjana! She's also President of Indus and works at many other orgs! If you or any international student you know of is doing something on or off campus that is non-traditional and stereotypical of international students (read: engaging in Greek life, working in industries not developed in one's own country, in TFT/Radio, or just doing anything hella cool) feel free to hit us up on Facebook or Instagram and we'd love to interview and feature you on our page!

04/25/2017

WIN A $10 STARBUCKS GIFT CARD!

Hey international students!

Here's a short 3 minute survey for research on campus initiatives. If you take the survey, you could win a $10 Starbucks gift card!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegpqoGb6FI38ghjoISJz8J8H0o3VG4EeakwPPn2Dbo1mQ_iA/viewform?usp=sf_link

This survey is to collect data on a few different topics related to International Students and their opinion about the support given by their university in the form of programming and cultural exchange. All respondents will have the option to be entered into a $10 Starbucks gift card giveaway at the...

04/23/2017

World In-Sight is back this year on 5/31! Come to Wilson Plaza anytime between 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for all the international food and performances !!!

04/22/2017

Episode 1:
We met up with Ballroom/Latin Dancer Shatakshi Mohan (). From Bangalore, India, she tells us her tale of navigating her talents in the US which led to dancing at the USC Glamor Smackdown and the Orange Blossom Ball at UCR:

I joined Dancesport because of a need to just try something unfamiliar and more indigenous to the environment I'm in. I've been doing Bharatnatyam (Indian classical dance) for 12 years and when I shifted to the US for college, I decided that since I'm upheaving everything I have ever known anyway and moving so far out of my comfort zone, I would do the same with dance. Dancing is my passion but I did not wish to depend on one kind of dance I performed in order to dance.

seemed the perfect place to start my acclimatization process. Standard and Latin dances were different enough for me to be countered with challenges in every class but also similar to Bharatnatyam enough that I could apply movements, graces and expressions from Bharatnatyam to it. I wouldn't say I have moved on to something more "western", it's just a balancing factor to ensure that I get what I wanted from UCLA: the experience of being a global citizen.

International students face a daily struggle to maintain their identies and not forget their "roots" but at the same time, also be "American" enough to relate to others. Enclosing yourself within a bubble of familiar people is a survival instinct.

But there are millions of people and millions of new experiences waiting right outside the bubble, as long as one makes the first move to step out of it. It takes courage and I think every decision-small or big-makes a huge personal impact.

Thank you for your input Shatakshi! If you or any international student you know of is doing something on or off campus that is non-traditional and stereotypical of international students (read: engaging in Greek life, working in industries not developed in one's own country, in TFT/Radio, or just doing anything hella cool) feel free to hit us up on Facebook or Instagram and we'd love to interview and feature you on our page!

04/20/2017

Pilot:
Ayye international/domestic fam, hope your day is going well! We're starting a campaign of cataloguing innovative international students who are breaking stereotypes in terms of the activities an international student is expected to join.

First up we have first year Undeclared-Social Sciences major, Anam Husain ()! Anam is acting in the upcoming play with HOOLIGAN Theatre () Anam talked to us about her experience and offered advice for international students who are hesitant to partake in things that are too "Western":

I joined HOOLIGAN Theatre Company in the fall when I acted in their 2016 One Acts Festival, but this is my first main stage musical performance!

HOOLIGAN is a theatre group for all majors, and as my peers here range from Theatre Film and Television students to engineering students, not having a TFT major never held any of us back.

Transitioning to a new country and a new education system can be extremely daunting, so I do understand why most international students cling to what's familiar or in their comfort zone. Honestly, that's why HOOLIGAN theatre was the first thing I rushed to do here. It's challenging at first since one feels so 'different' but one also has to learn to embrace it as factors that make one unique. I was initially very conscious of my accent while acting, but having peers who celebrate and support individuality always helps. Yes there is a stigma regarding international students not being as involved on campus, but everyone needs reassurance and validation to be able to get out of their bubble. I'm lucky to have found that at HOOLIGAN, so that's where student groups and peers can play a major role.

Thank you for your input Anam! The play is on the 21st to 23rd of April, do check it out! If you or any international student you know of is doing something on or off campus that is non-traditional and stereotypical of international students (read: engaging in Greek life, working in industries not developed in one's own country, in TFT/Radio, or just doing anything hella cool, feel free to hit us up on Facebook or Instagram and we'd love to interview and feature you on our page!)

04/18/2017

Congratulations to on a successful Culture Show this week! Including performers from many UC's as well as USC, this show was an absolute delight to attend. UCLA Pakistani Student Association

04/13/2017

Hi International Students! Hope you're having a great week 2 and here's something to look forward to!

CAPS and Bruin Consent Coalition are putting together an exciting workshop for international students:

: HOW TO NAVIGATE DATING IN AMERICA AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

This is a workshop for international students to learn about cultural dating norms, cultural differences between dating in the United States and other countries, how to date in the United States, healthy vs. unhealthy dating and relationships, and general education about consent and rights.

Time: April 24, 2017 11:30 AM ~ 1:30 PM
Location: Dashew Center Board Room
Lunch is provided!

04/03/2017

Event: Consent From The Other Side for Bruin Consent Coalition

Come to Kerckhoff Patio on April 3rd (Today!) 11am-4pm to write down "consent" in your language and post it on a global map!!

Free swags will be given!!

03/23/2017

The Dashew Center is searching for creative, analytical, thoughtful, and driven undergraduate interns to assist with our Storytelling and Research Project. Develop or enhance your skills while elevating the voices of international students at UCLA! International and "third culture kid" undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. For more information about the goals of the project, intern responsibilities, time commitment, and eligibility requirements click on the application link below.

The application deadline is April 5 by 12 pm (noon). Note that the application takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

Apply Now!
https://docs.google.com/a/g.ucla.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNGcdUI_3WYXvsT81mX-CC57Hxh1vJbnNmHw2FQQAO0m_RnQ/viewform

The Dashew Center is searching for creative, analytical, thoughtful, and driven undergraduate interns to assist with our Storytelling and Research Project. Develop or enhance your skills while elevating the voices of international students at UCLA! International and "third culture kid" undergraduate...

03/06/2017

Hello Bruins, welcome to week 9! Here is what happened last week and what's coming up. Bruin Newsroom will keep you updated every Sunday at 7PM. So stay tuned!

03/05/2017

02/27/2017

ISA is sponsored by Verizon Wireless. Did you hear they brought back their unlimited data plan?

02/14/2017

EA Internship in University Advancement & Philanthropy

Show your true Bruin passion while discovering a rewarding career in nonprofit fundraising, alumni relations, advocacy for UCLA.

Apply to the PAID UCLA External Affairs summer internship program at internships.support.ucla.edu. This competitive program provides you amazing opportunities:

- Learn what it takes to gain financial support and promote community involvement for UCLA.
- Work on meaningful projects and learn significant marketable skills in marketing, business analysis, presentations, networking, professional relationship building.
- Network with UCLA alumni, donors, university advancement professionals.
- Be mentored and coached by experienced professionals who are committed to advancing your career.
- Enjoy lots of seminars, workshops to hone your skills and learn in depth about fundraising, nonprofit management and advocacy.

Details about the internship:

Internship Dates: June 19 – August 25, 2017
Eligibility: UCLA students who will reach junior and senior class standing by September 2017
Apply at: internships.support.ucla.edu
Application Deadline: February 15, 2017
Salary: $15/hour

QUESTIONS?:
email [email protected] or 310.794.2878

02/10/2017

Thrive: Stress Less Connect More

Want to learn how to maintain emotional well-being, manage stress, strengthen friendships, and succeed as an international student in UCLA? In this workshop, you will learn the tools to cope with stress and to get the support you need to succeed academically and interpersonally in UCLA. You will also learn how to break the barriers and establish deep connection with others by creating a supportive community and helping others thrive.

Workshop date: Wednesday, February 15
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Dashew Center Board Room
Presenters: Kirsten Collins and Tatt Chitrakorn (From Active Mind)
Lunch included!

Here is the link for the workshop registration: http://www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu/Event/EventDetails/17W-PR-OP00/intl-student-thrive-workshop-winter-2017

02/08/2017

EXECUTIVE ORDER: DEBRIEF AND INFORMATION SESSION (TODAY!!)

On January 27, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” that instituted a 90-day ban that suspended visa issuance and entry to the United States for citizens of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Since its initial issuance, the White House provided guidance that the Executive Order does not apply to legal permanent residents (greencard holders) of the U.S.

To provide updated information to the UCLA campus community and demystify any confusion about the EO, the Dashew Center will co-host an 'EO Debrief and Information Session' with Bernard Wolfsdorf, Immigration Attorney (Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP) on Wednesday, February 8th.

Please join the Dashew Center and Bernard Wolfsdorf, Immigration Attorney (Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP), to discuss implications of Executive Order, "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” Attendees will be able to ask questions about the EO and learn about resources available to them. All are welcome (students, scholars, staff, and faculty).

When: February 08, 2017 2:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM
Where:De Neve Hall: Plaza Room

Contact: [email protected]
Cost:Free
Registration:February 03, 2017 ~ February 08, 2017
Register Now: http://www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu/Event/EventDetails/17W-PR-OCP05/executive-action-debrief-and-information

01/27/2017

ISA is sponsored by Verizon Wireless! Did you know they have an international student program? Check out the link here:
https://www.verizonwireless.com/solutions-and-services/international-student/

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01/25/2017

What's your new year's resolution?
Do you want a healthier relationship with money?
Do you want to free yourself of your financial worries?

The Dashew Center and the Financial Wellness Program are here for you!

Managing money is never easy, but this interactive workshop will equip you with the right tools to manage your daily financial concerns so that you can spend your time concentrating on your studies and connecting with the UCLA community.

You will get to explore what influences your decisions about money, acquire information about the resources available to you, and walk away feeling confident about your relationship with money. We will have prizes!

For more information, check the Dashew Center’s website and Register Here: http://www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu/Event/GetNumOfAttendents?prodId=86f61dd5-d472-4aa6-be50-361152ef5819

01/22/2017

Attention Bruins!

Are you looking for leadership experience?
Do you want to get more involved with the UCLA community?

UCLA's International Student Association (ISA) is now recruiting for its 2017-2018 board!

You do not need to be an international student to apply.
More details are in the application below.

Apply now! The deadline is this Wednesday (1/25).

https://goo.gl/forms/QD9gKcz0SS5XF61V2

Thank you for your interest in ISA'S 2017 internship program. This is a great opportunity to assume a leadership position and to network, as well as to be exposed to a diverse range of cultures and personalities! Please submit your application by January 25th at 11:59PM (Wednesday of Week 3). If you...

12/07/2016

WL ARTS 98TA. CHINESE PERFORMANCE IN SINOPHONE CITIES: LOS ANGELES, TAIPEI, AND HONG KONG

WINTER 2017
Tuesdays: 2:00-5:50p

Instructor: Ellen Gerdes

Description: What does Chinese signify? Language? Race? Culture? Through performance, this class examines plural and persistent notions of Chinese-ness in global cities outside Mainland China. We will explore examples such as yellow face performance, Broadway musicals, contemporary dance, music videos, and beauty pageants.

Seminar that involves experiential learning, field trips, and performance viewings.

Foundation Category:
Arts and Humanities-Visual Performance Arts Analysis and Practice

*all majors welcome

12/05/2016

Writing Success Program: Finals Week Drop-in Hours!
December 5th-7th

Do you need a little help brushing up your final paper? Would you like some feedback on your job or graduate school applications? Come to WSP! We are offering drop-in hours during finals week for any last-minute questions. This is your last chance to see a writing counselor before the start of winter break. Please look below for more information on our finals week drop-in times: Monday through Wednesday from 1PM to 5PM.

Finals week drop-in hours run a little differently from our usual drop-in hours so please read our guidelines below.

- Sessions will run for about 20 minutes each and you’ll be allowed to sign up for a time slot on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- You can only sign up for one session slot per day.
- If you are late to your slot time a counselor reserves the right to see another student.
- Sign-ups will go up 10 minutes before the counselor is scheduled to do drop-ins.
- Students are free to sign up for a drop-in time after a counselor has put up the sign-up sheet.
-Please be aware of the time you are allotted and ask specific questions regarding your paper.
- These guidelines are in place out of fairness to ensure that we can help as many students as possible during an especially stressful time, so please respect our finals week drop-in guidelines.

11/20/2016

11/20/2016

Thank you everyone for attending ISA’s ICE at Santa Monica Event today. I hope you all had fun!!!

PC: Huynh Manh Khang

11/14/2016

Interested in having an open dialogue about common labels applied to international and domestic communities at UCLA? Want to explore how labels affect your experience connecting across national difference? Come enjoy a meal, activities, and discussion to explore international and domestic experiences with labels at UCLA!!

Register here: http://www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu/Event/EventDetails/16F-DA-W02/intl-dialogue