Join OISS for a Día de Muertos celebration as we explore one of Mexico’s most meaningful cultural traditions: the Day of the Dead. Learn about the holiday’s origins and traditions through a brief presentation by our Adviser Catherine Hernandez, who grew up in a Spanish/English bilingual household as...
Join OISS for an evening in Wooster Square as we explore one of New Haven’s newest gems, the Lost in New Haven museum! Join OISS for an evening in Wooster Square as we explore one of New Haven’s newest gems, the Lost in New Haven museum! This beautifully curated space tells the story of New Haven from...
This session will discuss the cap-subject H-1B lottery system in its second year of implementation (FY 2027–2028), including observations from its first year and the potential impact on Yale students seeking employer-sponsored status. OISS has invited attorney Mary Walsh of Iandoli Desai & Cronin P.C....
Join OISS and our colleagues from SHARE for an engaging and insightful evening that delves into the nuances of dating and sex in the U.S., and how they might differ from your home country. “Breakthrough the Bubble” offers a unique opportunity to participate in interactive activities and small group discussions to...
A collab between OISS and Sustainability Office to show you the basics of vermicomposting, all participants get a worm bin with live worms. Are you an international student or scholar interested in composting but don't have an outdoor space to put it into practice? Sounds like you could use some help setting up...
Ever wondered what treasures are hiding inside Yale’s art galleries and museums? Join us for a guided visit to the Yale University Art Gallery, one of the oldest university galleries in the United States! With collections spanning thousands of years and cultures from around the world, the gallery is home...
This is an online 1-hr orientation for the recently-arrived international spouses and partners of the students and scholars at Yale. Are you in New Haven with a spouse or partner who is studying or working at Yale? Or are you about to travel to join your partner at Yale? We invite you to join the International...
Your next favorite cup of tea? Made by you! ✨ Join OISS for a cozy evening of tea blending and crafting. Explore teas and ingredients from around the world, mix your own blend, and fill tea sachets to take home. Give your creation a fun name, design your own custom label, and finish it off with stickers and bows....
OISS November gathering for the international spouses and partners at Yale (ISPY) is here, and this time we are meeting up at The Well at Schwarzman Center! OISS will treat you to an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage under $8. This program is for 21+ participants, and you are required to carry your ID with proof...
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Are you an international student or scholar who would like to spend this Thanksgiving with a host family? Do you plan to stay in town for the last week of November and but don't want to miss out on this unique American tradition? OISS has just the event for you! Thanksgiving at Home is one of our favorite...
