You may have seen them at our front desk, or talked to them on the phone, or met them at one of our programs. Get to know the student staff working at OIS this semester. Fun facts, superpowers – they reveal it all!…Continue Reading Meet the Spring 2020 OIS Student Staff
OIS will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume regular hours remotely on Tuesday, May 26, 2020….Continue Reading Memorial Day Closure
OIS Communications Editor Deeksha is an international student. Born in India, she moved to the Middle East at the age of 9 and has been living in the US since she turned 18. Writing for OIS, she talks cultural differences, leaving her comfort zone, and adjusting to her life in the US. See what she…Continue Reading Here’s How One International Student Adjusted to US Culture
Spoofing is when scammers deliberately falsify the information transmitted to caller ID display to disguise their identity. OIS has received reports that scammers have been using our phone number 213-740-2666 to falsify information and request money from students. Please remember that OIS staff will never request money over the phone. If you receive these phone…Continue Reading Beware of Call Spoofing
On Friday, January 31, the U.S. President issued a proclamation restricting entry for immigrants and non-immigrants who have been in China during the 14 days prior to attempted entry to the U.S. While this is expected to be a temporary measure, it is unknown how long this entry restriction will be in place. International students and scholars…Continue Reading Travel Restrictions Related to Novel Coronavirus
Say hello to our new International Program Assistant. We at the Office of International Services are very excited to welcome Tomine Bergseth to our student staff. As our IPA, Tomine is excited to organize and host all the OIS events our international students know and love – from monthly coffee hours, to hikes, to other…Continue Reading Meet The OIS International Program Assistant
Let’s Talk is a casual drop-in session for students seeking access to mental health services. There is no paperwork and no commitment, and every session is completely confidential – making it easier and less daunting for those seeking consultation and treatment for the very first time. In these sessions, we help students develop skills to…Continue Reading Let’s Talk: Counseling Sessions at OIS
OIS will be closed Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, January 21, 2020….Continue Reading OIS Closed January 20, 2020
USC Thornton sophomore Doris Cosic is no newcomer to music: a student at music school in her native Slovenia since the age of 4, she first picked up her guitar at age 6, and began competing just three years later. Although most Slovenian students choose not to pursue music school after their first few years,…Continue Reading Doris Cosic Strums Her Way to Success: An Interview With A Guitar Aficionado
Transitioning to the U.S. and job-hunting as an international student can be difficult, especially when understanding the differences in cultural and employment norms across cultures. Foreign-born.com provides online services to individuals entering and living in the U.S. and can help as you get ready to study at USC. Disclaimer: Please do not rely solely on…Continue Reading Resources Recommended by USC Career Center