October 2021 ISP Newsletter

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October Highlights

It is Spooky Season!

Halloween is a very famous holiday in the United States. Get to know the tradition in this country on October 31- save the date! Visit the pumpkin patches in Sonoma County and carve your own.

Vaccination Requirement

Starting on Monday 10/18, students taking in-person classes must be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing. See Cleared4Class platform instructions and vaccine FAQs for more information!

Indigenous Peoples' Day

The second Monday of October the tragic history and beautiful traditions of the Native American people is honored. SRJC will have a virtual gathering on October 11. Join the zoom meeting.

Important Reminders

ESL 10 and UC Applications

If you took ESL 10 between Fall 2019 and Spring 2021 and plan to apply to the University of California, please email Amy Merkel with your name, student ID number, phone number, email address, and UC Campus(es) you will apply to, and she will pass it along to the UC Office of the President. You should also add a note to your UC/TAG application. Read the full announcement for more information.

Outdoor Study Spaces

Visit authorized locations on-campus to study. You can freely go to these outdoor spaces following the BearCub Outdoor Study Space hours. If you do not have a suitable place to concentrate on your work, this is a great option. Keep in mind - they are opened Monday through Thursday.

Intercultural Center

Feel closer to your home country. The intercultural center offers various events throughout the month celebrating the different cultures students of SRJC come from. Relate to others by connecting to your background!

Student Health Services

Your physical and mental health are important. This is a friendly reminder that you can get your appointment with a professional for any issue that you are having. Take care of yourself!

Save the Date!

International Education Week (IEW) is coming soon on November 15-19, 2021. Join SRJC and Sonoma State for a special week celebrating the benefits of international education and exchange! We will be asking for your participation in these events, and you don't want to miss out, so stay tuned for more details!

Fun Corner

Club Life

Want to make friends? SRJC has a lot of clubs open for students. Each of them revolves around specific topics like Queer, Sustainability, Student Ambassadors, Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship, Baha’i, and more. Visit the Student Life website for more information!

"Hi, my name is William Njau. I’m an international student from Nairobi Kenya born and raised. I am studying Computer science. Playing soccer and swimming are the hobbies I like to do. My goal academically is to hopefully get a degree in computer science and work as a software developer."

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Have Any Questions?

You can Make an Appointment to meet with ISP either online or on-campus if you have any questions about your F-1 student visa or immigration status.

You can also contact your Student Government Assembly (SGA) Representatives: Anetra McCartney, Student Trustee, and Athena Weathers, VP of Diversity. They would LOVE to assist you!