New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives

Your International NSO Daily Digest

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 

Hello International Students!

Here’s the lineup for Wednesday. Note that events marked as [M] are mandatory.

For today’s weather, we’re expecting partly cloudy skies with a high of 93°.

If you have any questions or would like more information about any of the NSO programs, look for our well-trained volunteers, the PHINS, all around campus in light blue and dark blue polos, visit www.nso.upenn.edu or call us at 215-898-7000.

Morning & Afternoon Events 

[M] 10am–10:30am
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME SESSION
Dr. Rudie Altamirano, Director of ISSS and Director of Immigration & Integration Services, will provide a welcome presentation on the life of an international student in the U.S.
Location: B1, Meyerson Hall

[M] 10:30am–11am
GLOBAL PENN TRIVIA
Compete with your peers on your knowledge of ISSS’ immigration & integration resources for international students and various campus resources.
Location: B1, Meyerson Hall

11am-11:15am
INTRODUCTION TO THE ASSEMBLY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Come hear how AIS could play a part in your journey at Penn.
Location: B1, Meyerson Hall

[M] 11:15am–11:45am
CULTURAL AWARENESS SESSION
Join us for a conversation about cultural differences in the context of higher education in the U.S.
Location: B1, Meyerson Hall

12pm–1pm
PENN FAMILIES WELCOME PICNIC
Location: Tent on Penn Commons

1pm-2:30pm
STUDENT RESOURCES SCAVENGER HUNT
Compete in a scavenger hunt that will take you to the locations of resources on campus.
Location: Various Locations

2:30pm–4pm
ISO WATER CUP
Come cool down at the ISO water cup. Wear attire that you wouldn’t mind getting wet, and bring spare clothes!
Location: The Button on College Green