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The International Student Support Program (ISSP) is a free service to help UCSB's international students adapt to a new culture, support academic success, and discuss issues related to acculturation or homesickness.

Check out Instructional Development's Fall 2017 workshop series for graduate student Teaching Assistants and Teaching Associates. The first workshop is on Friday, September 29. Please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your space.

João Gabriel Rabello Sodré believes it's never too late to change your career path. H​e closes out our series by sharing ​why he decided to pursue an MA in Global Studies ​here at UCSB. Read on to learn about ​his research interests in human rights, as well as his love of history and video games!

UCSB’s International Graduate Student Career Guide is now available for download. It outlines work eligibility, pursuing industry or academic careers after graduation, U.S. employer’s expectations, and more to help you move forward into various careers after graduate school.

Krista is excited to come back to academia after an almost 10-year break. She is an incoming Ph.D. in Education, focusing specifically on science education. Read on to learn more about ​Krista's research interests and her favorite things to do with her two kids.

The inaugural UCSB Graduate Career Guide is finally here and available for you to start using today! Pick up your FREE copy today in the ​Graduate Student Resource Center or check it out online at the Graduate Career Website.

If you are looking to pursue career opportunities outside of academia, ​the resume and cover letter are your ticket into that world. This workshop will explore important techniques that will help you get over the first application hurdle and on to an interview!

Athith Krishna is an incoming Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Bangalore, India. Not only is he interested in researching semicondutors, but he is also a huge James Bond fan and was the youngest person to be invited to participate at the Mental Calculation World Cup.

Throughout the month of October, UC Santa Barbara will host a series called Diversity Matters that provides multilevel programming to faculty and staff in order to promote campus conversations around diversity and inclusion. Mark your calendar for the full list of fall programming.

Even though Sarah Dunne grew up in Ireland, she has always been fascinated with U.S. history. She has an undergraduate degree in History and English Literature and a Master's in American Studies. Read on to find out how Sarah is finally fulfilling her dream of attending graduate school ​at UCSB.

Virginia Tech is now accepting applications for ​its annual Future Faculty Development Program, an intensive two-day program in January 2018 for doctoral candidates and post-doctoral scholars traditionally underrepresented in their fields. Application deadline is October 1.

Grad school marks the next chapter in Teodora Losic's UCSB adventure. Having just earned her B.S. in the spring from UCSB, she will continue her Master's research in the Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Department.

This article recaps the “Supporting International Students & Scholars” workshop hosted by Office of International Students & Scholars. The event was held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.

Come out to the Black Graduate Student Mixer on October 5 from 4-5 p.m. at the Multicultural Center lounge. Enjoy some refreshments as you mix and mingle with new and returning Black grads and staff.

The India Association of Santa Barbara is hosting a New Student Orientation at the San Clemente Center on Thursday, September 21, from 5-7 p.m. IASB will provide pizza and soft drinks, as well as a space for new students to meet and connect.