ISPY Programs
See the group details below and get in touch with their leaders via email/WhatsApp/WeChat to get involved.
Want to start your own group? Reach out to charlie.lee@yale.edu [1] to learn about OISS' logistical and budgetary support for you!
Chinese Conversation Group
Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm, OISS, 421 Temple Street (starting Sep 25)
The Chinese Conversation Group provides a relaxing environment that offers opportunities for conversing in Mandarin Chinese. People of all skill levels are welcome, including beginners, experts, native speakers, and everyone in-between. Please join us! You can improve your Chinese and learn more about China and Chinese culture by discussing a variety of topics. Please contact yaleoisschinesegroup@gmail.com [2] or on Wechat with ID: Yale OISS Chinese Conversation!
Chinese Painting & Calligraphy Group
Thursdays, 2:30pm, OISS, 421 Temple Street (starting Sep 24)
WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HRCcvZWbeJ22PUkm1B6zvE [3]
Join this group to learn the art of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy. All levels are welcome, including brand new beginners, and supplies will be provided. Refreshments will be served at the group's first gathering!
Cooking & Culinary Group
Fall 26 dates: TBD
WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JO1meXH3jGSJfZ4YFFj1Hy?mode=wwc [4]
Join this group to cook, bake and catch up with each other. All ISPY members are welcome, whether you are a pro chef, someone who cooks for fun, or someone who has never touched a pan before! Join our first gathering to make new friends, trade recipes and cook creatively together.
Tea Tasting Group
Fall 26 dates: TBD
WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUu5lIt4K2W9X0b9p8akJo [5]
We invite you to join our new Tea & Coffee Soulmates club which is here to provide an environment where international students and scholars with family members can relax, communicate, and enjoy tasting tea and coffee. Coffee or tea will be provided, depending on the week.
Financial Literacy at Yale Group
Thursdays, 10am, OISS, 421 Temple Street (starting Sep 24)
WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/D0ZMZna5ico7DgF2giGJuz?mode=wwc [6]
Are you interested in equipping yourself with the knowledge to learn how money works in the US? Do you want to discuss and get to know more about taxes, savings, debt, investing, retirement, and long-term financial planning in America? Join this group to learn and grow together! Refreshments will be served at the first gathering.
Toddlers at Yale
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm - around New Haven (see Facebook group for details)
Meet fellow parents, bring your toddlers, and bond over shared experiences as international families in New Haven! This is best for toddlers ages 1-4. Please join the Toddlers at Yale Facebook group [7] to get updated information.