Wednesday, August 17th Campus Tour & Hike 3pm Cal Student Store Discount Event (Bring your student ID card!) 4-6pm Culture Shock Workshop 7pm I-House Auditorium

Friday, August 19th Finding Housing with ISAB 1-2pm, Sproul Room, I-House The International Students Association at Berkeley (ISAB) will give tips and advice about finding housing.

Friday, August 19th International Student Resource Fair 2-4pm, I-House Auditorium All new international students and scholars are invited to come meet friends and gather information from campus and community organizations, businesses and services. New Student Ice Cream Social 4:30pm, I-House Auditorium Enjoy American-style ice cream with new friends!

Welcome Week – Monday, August 22nd Getting Your Bearings (CalSO) 8:30am-6pm If you didn't attend a Cal Student Orientation (CalSO) Program, you are invited! Registration & location: calso.berkeley.edu. Caltopia pm Recreational Sports Facility, 2301 Bancroft Way A festival of fun, music, food, and free stuff (caltopia.berkeley.edu). New Student Convocation and Chancellor's Welcome 3:45-6pm Greek Theatre, Hearst Avenue & Gayley Road Official welcome to campus; meal provided.

Welcome Week – Tuesday, August 23rd Accent Reduction Workshop 12-1pm, I-House Auditorium Take advantage of this opportunity to get tips on improving your spoken American- English skills. Free or Almost Free in Berkeley 1-2pm, Sproul Room, I-House ISAB students teach you about the best places to go to find free stuff.

Welcome Week – Tuesday, August 23rd Meet My International Student Adviser 5-7pm, Sproul Room, I-House Meet Berkeley International Office Advisers in this informal setting to ask any questions you may have!

Welcome Week – Wednesday, August 24th Time Management for International Students 10-11am, Sproul Room, I-House Get tips for balancing your time for work and play.

Welcome Week – Wednesday, August 24th Culture Shock Workshop 12-1pm, Sproul Room, I-House Cal students will share their tips to help you plan your strategy for adjusting to life in the USA. Getting the Most from your Student Health Insurance 1-2pm, Sproul Room, I-House Learn from current ISAB students about the important services included in your plan.

Welcome Week – Wednesday, August 24th Cal Student Store International Discount Event 4-6pm, Cal Student Store Get set with all your textbook and school supplies. This event is one- time only! Bring your Cal 1 Card. - 10% off used textbooks - 20% off Cal-imprinted school supplies - 20% off Cal clothing and souvenirs - 20% off general reading books, magazines, and gifts

Welcome Week – Thursday, August 25th Calapalooza 4:30-8:00pm, Sproul Plaza EAP Students Meet, Greet, and Eat 6-9pm BEC’s Bistro and Bar, 2271 Shattuck Ave.

September Events and Workshops

Wednesday, September 7th Employment Options for F1 & J1 Students 6-7:30pm, I-House Sproul Room Thursday, September 8th Managing Money: Budgets and Money-Saving Tips 6-8pm, I-House Sproul Room

Monday, September 12th Building Relationships for Transfer Student Success 6:30-8pm, I-House Sproul Room Wednesday, September 14th International Night at the Career Counseling Library 5-6:30pm, Career Counseling Library, 2222 Bancroft Way

Tuesday, September 20th How to Mingle ’Til You Tingle With Marty Takimoto 4-6pm, I-House Sproul Room

Tuesday, September 27th The Balanced Bear: Making the Most of Your Academic and Social Life at Berkeley 4-6pm, I-House Sproul Room Wednesday, September 28th Finding a Job on Campus 5-6pm, I-House Sproul Room