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The document provides information about various language, academic, and social support services available to international students at New York University's International Student Support Center. These services include one-on-one and group language tutoring, academic skill workshops, a pen pal program, a student representative program, discussion nights, an international club, and general advising. The support center, led by Leo Schmitt, aims to help international students adjust to life at NYU and in the United States through educational and social programming.
F14 issc intro 1
- 1. Leo Schmitt Assistant Director, International Student Support Center
- 2. Room 1009, Midtown Center 11 West 42nd Street Language Tutoring Work with a professional tutor one on one for one hour. Can help with writing, speaking, reading, listening. Sessions are held at the ISSC (Midtown – M-F) and 7 East 12th Street (Tuesday and Friday) Book at least 24 hours in advance Book in person at the ISSC or by e-mail to scps.gradtutor@nyu.edu
- 3. Academic Enhancement Sessions Writing Speaking Culture Technology Important to let us know if you cannot make it. E-mail scps.workshop@nyu.edu Instructors are specialists in their field. Great opportunity to improve your skills. Fall 14 Sessions at tinyurl.com/isscf14aesa
- 4. Pen Pals International A way to learn about writing in a fun way. A friendly group that can help you feel good about writing. Follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2245516 37707739/
- 5. School of Professional Studies Global Network Representative Program A program to put you in touch with other students who can help you one-to-one. A great way to make friends. Meet students from the United States or your country who want to make your life easier. Volunteer as a continuing student to help a new student feel at home.
- 6. Come and listen to an expert introduce a topic and then share your own insights. Meet people from around the world and practice your speaking. Enjoy an evening of discussion and make friends.
- 7. International Club A student run club that puts on social and cultural events for all School of Professional Studies students. Past events have included a Holi festival, a Mid-Autumn festival party, and an international game night. All events are student-driven and student-run, so get involved!
- 8. NYU is a big university with many services. It can be hard to know how things work in another country or to know what you should do. If you are not sure, the ISSC is here to help you. If we cannot help you directly, we can put you in touch with people who can.
- 9. Leo Schmitt schmitt@nyu.edu 212 992 3647 For all links go to tinyurl.com/isscservices REMEMBER TO ASK IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE