Fall is upon us, and the leaves are turning red all over New Haven! Don't you just want to capture this moment on canvas? Join OISS for a chill paint & sip at Wooster Square Park for some artistic moments, fall sightseeing, and networking sessions. OISS will provide paints, brushes, canvas and other...
OISS November gathering for the international spouses and partners at Yale is here, and this time we are meeting up at the Elm at Schwarzman Center! OISS will treat you to a cup of coffee or tea at the cafe, and get ready for some ISPY-only gaming and networking sessions! In case of inclement weather, OISS will be...
If you are an international student with an interest in starting a business but wonder whether you can start such a venture with your current immigration status or how the process might affect your future presence in the U.S., this talk is for you. International entrepreneurs indeed face several hurdles when...
Join us for a cozy, creative evening celebrating the tradition of St. Martin’s Day! We’ll be making our own colorful paper lanterns, just like those carried in lantern processions across Europe in November. Whether you’ve celebrated before or are discovering the tradition for the first time, come enjoy some crafting...
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...
How do you trick a ghost into eating tofu? What does it mean to be touching fish at work? And who came up with the phrase throwing someone under the bus anyway? Idioms and slangs are often contextually specific and culturally esoteric, and they don't lend themselves to literal translation. OISS is inviting you...
The Office of International Students and Scholars is organizing this town hall webinar ahead of winter break to help you plan for travel in light of recent updates and changes in the U.S. immigration landscape, and so that you are informed about your rights as international students and scholars. Joining the panel are...
A peer review session and lunch gathering to share, refresh, and support each other before the semester ends. OISS is partnering with the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning in organizing a workshop with guidelines for application writing (Grad School and Job), time management strategies, and a peer-review session...
Are you down for some crafty and communal time with OISS this fall? Introducing another OISS arts and crafts event: we will gather and needle felt our favorite animal. Is it going to be a nonchalant capybara? How about a fluffy carefree sheep? Or one of those frisky meme cats? New to needle felting? OISS has got you...
[Update on Nov 25, 2025] Thank you for your interesting in Thanksgiving at Home 2025. This program is no longer taking registration. OISS wishes everyone a delightful Thanksgiving! [Update on Nov 24, 2025] If you are still interested in being matched with a host family, please register here. We...
