1. International Student Life

2. About
ISL enhances the student-learning environment through programs and services that internationalize the campus experience, accomplished through three core areas:
Transition & Support
Programming & Outreach
Leadership & Engagement

3. Transition & Support
Aimed at facilitating a smooth and ongoing transition for International students to the University and life in the United States
A tailored orientation for international students occurs each semester
Current UGA students serve as World Leaders
Free tax workshops for international students
The only non-resident tax program at UGA
Language Partner Program to improve confidence and fluency
Cross-cultural volunteer program pairs International students with domestic students
International Graduation Ceremony
Complement to the regular commencement exercises to honor and celebrate the achievements of international students and ISL student leaders

4. Programming & Outreach
Presents rich opportunities for the community to share, explore, and learn about cultures
International Coffee Hour takes place every Friday 11:30a-1:00p
International Education Week presents programs and services that prepare UGA students for a global environment
International Street Festival is a vibrant display of various cultures and performances in downtown Athens

6. Leadership & Engagement
Volunteer and leader opportunities that promote global citizenship through individual growth, and cross cultural learning and development
Cultural Capacity Certificate Program allows students to dissect one’s own cultural identities and offers a framework for viewing leadership worldwide
Roughly 20 international and multinational student organizations advised
Promotes ISL’s values of advocacy, community building and cultural exploration
World Leaders lead orientation sessions, teach UGA traditions and customs, and serve as student resources
Street Fest Planning Committee provides excellent volunteer opportunities
Advertising, Fundraising, On-Stage Performances, Table Displays or Children’s Activities

7. Student Organizations
African Student Union
AIESEC
Amnesty International
Arab Cultural Association
Athens for Justice in Palestine
Brazilian Student Association
Caribbean Student Association
Chinese Language Society
Chinese Student Association
Filipino Student Association
Hands on Haiti
Indian Student Association
Korean Undergraduate Student Association
Muslim Student Association
Pakistani Student Association
Persian Student Association
Russian Club
Student s for Latino Empowerment
Taiwanese Student Association
Thai Student Association
Turkish Student Association
Vietnamese Student Association
World Ambassadors

8. Important Dates International Education Week
November 14-18
International Street Festival
April 8th 12p-5p

9. ISL Lounge
Found in Memorial Hall, the space is very open and welcoming with various open offices on the top floor and enthusiastic staff members always ready and willing to engage students. Students are encouraged to stop by and discover volunteer opportunities in their area of interest. Students often utilize the space to study or hangout, and student orgs sometimes congregate there for meetings and other club related events.