April 2020 ISP Newsletter

ISP MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

The #1 Resource for International Students at SRJC

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SPECIAL ISSUE: COVID-19

The most important thing to us right now is all of you! You have our

constant support and we're here for any questions you have.

Are you wondering what campus closure means for international students?

Visit our updated COVID-19 FAQ page for more info!

Need more help? Never fear! SRJC has an updated community resources page explaining all available COVID-19 resources for JC students.

If you need help with Zoom or other online class resources, contact the

Welcome Center for technology help with online classes.

Have questions about admissions and records? Join A&R Specialist Mitch Leahy's live chat on weekday mornings at 9am to have them answered.

Of course, it doesn't hurt to follow SRJC's Facebook page for

constant updates on resources and services!

It is important to stay up to date on the virus's current international statistics

and remember to be informed by reading world updates as well!

We know you're worried about family overseas - if you're debating on flying home to be with them during this time, be sure to check on the latest travel restrictions before buying your tickets.

The struggle is real with online classes - especially when everyone was so unprepared for this change. To make your lives slightly easier, click here and here for tips on how to adjust to your new e-learning lifestyle!

Remember to stay home! Even without symptoms, you may be a carrier of COVID-19. As such, it is our responsibility to stay away from social gatherings and avoid social contact to keep the community safe.

However, we understand how California's Shelter in Place Order has made things a little crazy. Here are some quarantine hacks to make your time at home more productive and healthy. Start your mornings right with a 5-minute yoga session, and have movie nights with your friends using the Netflix party extension!

Missing your friends too much? Stay in touch virtually with the International Club by attending our meetings as usual at 12pm on Fridays - now on Zoom!

Join the online party every week to see some familiar faces.

Hello everyone! We are ALL doing our very, very best during this time. Staying home can be hard. Worrying about loved ones can be hard. Stressing over lost income can be hard. Cancelled plans, spending birthdays alone, missing nature… All of this and more brings new challenges for us all. But. WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS. I truly believe that we will come away from this experience stronger, more unified, and proud of what we have accomplished together. We are learning new skills. We are experiencing more arts and crafts. We are connecting (virtually) with more with family and old friends than ever before. And we are learning about ourselves, both as individuals and as a society. While it is truly unfortunate that this is happening during your studies in the U.S., this challenge is providing greater opportunities for personal growth than you could have ever imagined. And we’re here to help. I am here for you. ISP is here for you. And we will all help each other. I very much look forward to seeing you all again soon.

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