workshop

Description: Moving away from home as an international student is exciting but also challenging. In this workshop, we will discuss culture shock and how to adjust to cultural differences you may encounter while in the U.S.

This session is being offered as part of International Orientation; however, registration is open to continuing students, as well.

Description: Interested in leadership training while at U-M? Join this workshop to learn more about M-LEAD and its offerings to students. M-LEAD is the University's collaborative approach to leadership education for students with a focus on social change. M-LEAD can help students find their perfect program based on competencies and interests. To learn more about M-LEAD in advance, you can visit its website.

Description: From 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM, University Health Service (UHS) staff will describe campus health care services available to students and scholars, how to use services, and how services relate to insurance, followed by a visit from Legend, the therapy dog, from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

This session is being offered as part of International Orientation; however, registration is open to continuing students, as well.

Description: International Center staff will provide an overview of the process of preparing to file your post-completion OPT application with USCIS including tips on how to avoid common issues. We'll also share information on maintaining F-1 status during pending and approved OPT. OPT topics related to travel, troubleshooting, OPT reporting, health insurance, and abandoning F-1 OPT will be discussed. This workshop is intended for students that have already completed the OPT Online Workshop and are preparing to mail the OPT application to USCIS.