Volunteer Opportunities

  • Fall 2023 International Grad Buddy Program Sign-up

    Greetings from CISS!

    Center for International Students & Scholars (CISS) is seeking graduate student volunteers to participate in the International Graduate Buddy program to welcome incoming international graduate students for the Fall 2023 semester.

    This program is designed to assist new international graduate students adjust to life in the United States and at UConn. Graduate Buddies are volunteers and may be international or American graduate students. Buddies will have the opportunity to gain leadership skills, meet and connect with new international students, and help to create a welcoming environment for new students.

    To apply to be an International Graduate Buddy, please complete the online application form by Sunday, May 28, 2023. More information about the program requirements can also be found on the application form. 

    For more information, visit the https://isss.uconn.edu/grad-buddy-program/ and click here to apply. The deadline is May 28, 2023.

    If you have more questions about this program at your campus please contact one of the following coordinators with any questions:

    Storrs Campus: Huong Pham (huong.pham@uconn.edu),

    Hartford Campus: Neena Kapoor (neena.kapoor@uconn.edu) or

    Stamford Campus: Lulu Dong (lulu.dong@uconn.edu)

     

    Best wishes,

    Huong Pham (pronunciation of my name)

    International Programs Coordinator

    Intercutural Programs & Support

    For more information, contact: Huong Pham at huong.pham@uconn.edu