International Education Week (IEW), November 15-19, 2021, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is an effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.
Secretary of Education Cardona Celebrates International Education Week
As our nation recovers and rebuilds from the global pandemic, we see more clearly than ever that communities and countries are interconnected. And our biggest challenges are global challenges. The only way to solve them is as an international community.
Stay tuned for upcoming IEW events!
Schedule of Events
While UC Merced intends to post recordings of sessions when available, we encourage students to attend sessions live to ask questions and avoid missing deadlines.
Monday, November 15
Day 1
CAPS Workshop: Adjustment and Coping as an International Student
12:00-1:00PM
Administration Building, Room 245
Hosted by CAPS
The workshop is designed to discuss various adjustments and challenges that international students may face when they are in the U.S. This workshop will discuss possible impacts on emotional wellbeing and different ways students can cope to manage their stressors.
Loteria Night
6:00-7:00PM
Glacier Point, Room 125
Hosted by SACNAS
Come play the game of Loteria and win prizes!
Tuesday, November 16
Day 2
Berlin Calling! UCEAP Programs in Germany
9:00AM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our programs in Germany. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the programs, and ask questions.
UCEAP-Designed Programs in Europe Info Session
9:30AM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our UCEAP-Designed Programs in Europe (Barcelona, London, Paris, Florence, Rome, and Sicily). This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the program, and ask questions.
International Education Week Kick-Off
11:00AM-1:00PM
Come out for the launch of International Education Week activities, ask questions about programs of interest, learn about more IEW events, and don’t leave without grabbing some fresh pan dulce or a cup of coffee on the Pavilion Lawn. Please RSVP so we can order enough.
Argentina and Chile: Immigration and Human Rights Programs Info Session
12:30PM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our Argentina and Chile: Immigration and Human Rights Programs. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the programs, and ask questions.
Info Panel on Being Exchange Students
1:30-2:30PM
We are two exchange students from Denmark and Norway who would love to share some of our experience being exchange students. We are hosting an information panel/tabling about what it is like being an exchange student and about our home countries Denmark and Norway. We will also talk about our home universities and some culture differences between home and the U.S. So if you have any questions about being an exchange student, studying or moving to another country, what Europe is like or anything else please stop by!
Location: Outside Lantern (Kolligian Library 155)
University of Canterbury Info Session
4:00PM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our program with the University of Canterbury. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the program, and ask questions.
Korea University Info Session
5:00PM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our program with Korea University. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the program, and ask questions.
GeoGuessr Game Night
6:00-8:00PM
Let's travel the world! GeoGuessr is a fun game where you virtually walk around, visit places, streets and people as you try to guess where you are in the world using Google Maps.
Wednesday, November 17
Day 3
Field Research & Internship, Belgium and France Info Session
9:00AM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our Field Research & Internship, Belgium and France programs. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the program, and ask questions.
National University of Ireland, Galway Info Session
9:30AM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our program with the National University of Ireland, Galway. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the program, and ask questions.
UCEAP Ghana Info Session
10:00AM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our programs in Ghana. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the programs, and ask questions.
OPT Workshop
11:00AM-12:30PM
Are you an F-1 student wanting to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT)? Join this virtual workshop to learn about the different types of practical training and the process to apply.
University of Chile Info Session
Incl. Business and Economics in English
12:30PM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our programs with the University of Chile. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the programs, and ask questions.
CPT Workshop
1:00-2:30PM
Are you an F-1 student wanting to learn more about Curricular Practical Training (CPT)? Join this in-person workshop to learn about the different types of practical training and the process to apply.
Join us in Classroom & Office Building 2, room 290.
International Tea Party
2:00-3:30PM
Take a moment out of your day and join your fellow graduate students to enjoy a variety of teas from around the world. Let's celebrate International Education Week and the diversity of our graduate population over teas, snacks and great company, hosted by Graduate Division.
Join UC Merced Graduate Division in the SSB Triangle.
Taboo - The Game
4:00-4:30PM
International scholars and friends are invited to put their English skills to the test with this short and fun Zoom-based version of TABOO - the describing game that forbids certain words.
Sponsored by UCM's English Language Institute.
Chinese University of Hong Kong Info Session
5:30PM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our program with the Chinese University of Hong Kong. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the program, and ask questions.
Thursday, November 18
Day 4
University of Barcelona Info Session
9:00AM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our program with the University of Barcelona. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the program, and ask questions.
UCEAP Summer Physics Info Session
9:30AM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our UCEAP Summer Physics programs in Sussex, England; Glasgow, Scotland; and Dublin, Ireland. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the program, and ask questions.
Coffee with Advisors
10:00AM-12:00PM
Come and visit with us! We can answer your questions or talk opportunities. Grab a pastry and some coffee with us outside the Pavilion.
St Andrews University Info Session
10:00AM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our program with St Andrews University. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the program, and ask questions.
Fulbright Information Session
1:00-2:00PM
The Fulbright Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). ECA's mission is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchanges. Join to learn more!
International Student Hangout
2:00-3:00PM
GradPad (Student Services Building-third floor)
An afternoon of fun and games for international graduate students hosted by Graduate Student Association (GSA), this event is great for international student connections.
Games & Conversation Break
3:00-4:00PM
You are invited to meet up with local and international campus Conversation Partners for an hour of conversation, board games, and/or Jackbox Games in person! All will be available to choose from. Join us in COB2-290!
Sponsored by the English Language Institute.
F/J Student Office Hour
3:00-4:00PM
Have questions regarding your F-1 or J-1 student visa? Meet with International Student Visa Specialist, Lacey Long-Vejar, during her weekly in-person office hour.
UCEAP Japan STEM Programs Info Session
5:00PM
UCEAP is hosting an info session for our STEM Programs in Japan. This is a great opportunity for you to "meet" staff, get additional information about the programs, and ask questions.
Friday, November 19
Day 5
Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship information session
10:00AM
The Fellowship covers all costs for 16 outstanding students, of a race or ethnicity typically underrepresented in study abroad, to participate in a four-week study abroad program focused on leadership, intercultural communication, and advancing social justice.
Japanese for Travelers
3:00-4:00PM
We will be teaching Japanese phrases that will be useful for those who want to travel to Japan!
Hosted by Nikkei Student Union.
