iCafe & iGrad
International Student Success Workshops

iCafe and iGrad are academic and student services workshops in which faculty, international student leaders, and experts in the field inform, educate, engage, and inspire international students to enhance their academic and personal success.

These series support nternational students' transition to SBU by helping them develop four key skill sets that are beneficial to their success. The four skill sets are:

1. Understand the importance of Adjustment Skills
2. Develop Academic Skills and understanding of the U.S. education system.
3. Develop Interpersonal Strengths and mental health awareness.
4. Explore Career Skills that will prepare the students to be more competitive in their future careers.

iCafe and iGrad offer sessions to support international students at all levels of study.

FALL 2024

• Undergraduate

  Global CommuniTEA: Culture Shifts w/Donuts!!!  |  Adjustment Skills
  Tuesday, Sept 3  |  4:00 - 5:00 PM  |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  Join CPO Peer Educator’s for weekly TEA, & snacks to connect & enjoy informative, empowering conversations that explore the role culture & identity shape their experiences @ SBU.

  F1 Series: Identifying your skills  |  Career Skills
  Monday, Sept 9  |  12:30 - 1:50  PM  |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  Guest speaker: Jessica Roman, Career Center 

  Global CommuniTEA: Mental and Emotional Health & Culture  |  Adjustment Skills
  Tuesday, Sept 10  |  4:00 - 5:00 PM  |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  Join CPO Peer Educator’s for weekly TEA, & snacks to connect & enjoy informative, empowering conversations that explore the role culture & identity shape their experiences @ SBU.

  Getting an “A” for Class Participation  |  Academic Skills
  Monday, Sept 23  |  12:30 - 01:50 PM  |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  Guest speaker: Liz Kotseas, Program in Academic English 

  F1 Series: Explore Career Center Services  |  Career Skills
  Tuesday, Sept 24, 2024. 06:30 - 08:00 pm (EST)  |  Online
  Guest speaker: Jessica Roman. Career Center

  Global CommuniTEA: Finding balance as a student
  Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024.4:00 - 5:00 PM  |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  Join CPO Peer Educator’s for weekly TEA, & snacks to connect & enjoy informative, empowering conversations that explore the role culture & identity shape their experiences @ SBU.

  Tips on How to Do Well in Class Presentations  |  Academic Skills.
  Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024. 12:30-2:00 PM  |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  Guest speaker: Jeff Iannone. CELT

  F1 Series: Identifying your skills  |  Career Skills. iGrad (undergraduate upperclassmen are encouraged to attend).
  Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024. 06:30 - 08:00 pm (EST)  |  Online.
  Guest speaker: Jessica Roman. Career Center

  Global CommuniTEA: Culture & success  |  Adjustment Skills
  Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024. 4:00 - 5:00 PM  |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  Join CPO Peer Educator’s for weekly TEA, & snacks to connect & enjoy informative, empowering conversations that explore the role culture & identity shape their experiences @ SBU.

• Graduate

  Global CommuniTEA: Mental & Emotional Health & Culture
  Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024. 4:00 - 5:00 PM  |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  Join CPO Peer Educator’s for weekly TEA, & snacks to connect & enjoy informative, empowering conversations that explore the role culture & identity shape their experiences @ SBU.

  F1 Series:Explore Career Center Services
  Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024. 6:30 - 8:00 PM  |  Register for Zoom link
  iCafe x iGrad Event.  Learn about the various services offered by the Career Center and how to utilize those resources. Presented by the Career Center.

  Global CommuniTEA: Finding Balance as a Student
  Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024. 4:00 - 5:00 PM   |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  Join CPO Peer Educator’s for weekly TEA, & snacks to connect & enjoy informative, empowering conversations that explore the role culture & identity shape their experiences @ SBU.

  F1 Series: Identifying Your Skills
  Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024. 12:30 - 1:50 PM  |  Register for Zoom link
   iGrad Event. Learn how to identify your skillsets and determine key areas of a job/internship description that matches your skills. Presented by the Career Center.

  Global CommuniTEA: Culture & Success 
  Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024. 4:00 - 5:00 PM   |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  Join CPO Peer Educator’s for weekly TEA, & snacks to connect & enjoy informative, empowering conversations that explore the role culture & identity shape their experiences @ SBU.

   

  Past Workshops