{"id":4791,"date":"2024-11-01T10:35:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T14:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/?p=4791"},"modified":"2024-11-14T11:23:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T16:23:11","slug":"helpful-resources-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2024\/11\/01\/helpful-resources-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful Resources for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emerson\u2019s Office of International Student Affairs Assists International Students Transition to Graduate School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being an international student comes with challenges like adjusting to cultural differences, practicing a new language, and more. To help make this process easier, most universities, including Emerson, offer International Student Affairs offices. At Emerson, many <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2024\/10\/30\/international-students-studying-abroad-in-the-united-states\/\"><strong>international students ci<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2024\/10\/30\/international-students-studying-abroad-in-the-united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">te<\/a><\/strong> the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/international-student-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of International Student Affairs<\/a> <\/strong>(OISA) as key to navigating their transition to life in the United States and the wider Emerson community.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OISA offers a number of services, including immigration advising for students in F-1 status, work authorization, and coursework within the <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/international-student-affairs\/english-language-learning\"><strong>English Language Lea<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/international-student-affairs\/english-language-learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rning<\/a><\/strong> program. Additionally, OISA extends support to Emerson\u2019s international students residing globally, not just in Boston.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One especially helpful tool facilitated by OISA is the <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/admissions-aid\/graduate-admission\/accepted-students\/international-student-enrollment-checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>International Student Enrollment Checklist<\/strong><\/a>. This list helps incoming graduate students stay organized and navigate the process with extra support.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-circle-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/max-headshot-1.png\" alt=\"Headshot of Max Crumley-Effinger\" class=\"wp-image-4812\" style=\"width:254px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/max-headshot-1.png 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/max-headshot-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guidance from Max Crumley-Effinger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I had the opportunity to chat further about OISA\u2019s resources with <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/faculty-staff-directory\/max-crumley-effinger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Max Crumley-Effinger<\/strong><\/a>, the department\u2019s Assistant Director.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within his role, Max advises international students on topics such as immigration and transitions to the academic, social, and professional life at Emerson and in the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are so many opportunities at a place like Emerson, so I certainly believe that all of the offices, faculty, and staff at the College can help students overcome hurdles that may arise,\u201d says Max. But most importantly, Max emphasizes that students do not need to deal with these hurdles alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Max, most of the challenges he sees with new international students are \u201crelated to visa restrictions including work limitations and enrollment requirements, financial difficulties, familiarizing themselves with undergraduate or graduate academic expectations, making social connections on an urban campus, and more.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Max adds that \u201cmeeting the immigration requirements is a collaboration between the international student advisor and the student, so we need to work together to ensure that students maintain their F-1 status by following the visa rules and exploring opportunities in the system.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/11\/241025_OISAHalloweenTripToSalem-024-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4832\" style=\"width:485px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/11\/241025_OISAHalloweenTripToSalem-024-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/11\/241025_OISAHalloweenTripToSalem-024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/11\/241025_OISAHalloweenTripToSalem-024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/11\/241025_OISAHalloweenTripToSalem-024-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/11\/241025_OISAHalloweenTripToSalem-024-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While each situation presents its own challenges, Max highlights how \u201cinternational students come to Emerson with incredible experiences, skills, and creative ideas related to their studies and their future,\u201d which is why the OISA strives to work individually with students to provide tailored advice to support them in their own unique circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other events held by OISA include a new international student orientation. Here, OISA covers topics related to academic life and living in a new city and country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Beyond this orientation, the department helps foster a social community through monthly programs like Emerson\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/international-student-affairs\/english-language-learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>English Language and Learning program<\/strong><\/a>, which supports students who wish to have additional academic and social language support. The Language Cafe series and <a href=\"https:\/\/emconnect.emerson.edu\/organization\/oisa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>other field trips<\/strong><\/a> are other events that help students learn in new areas while getting to know each other and the city. In addition, Max shares that OISA works with other offices \u201cto advertise and support their programming for these students, including the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/career-development-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Development Center<\/a><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/emerson-wellness-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Emerson Wellness Center<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/graduate-studies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Grad Studies<\/strong><\/a>, and more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last piece of advice Max shared encourages international students to get involved with on-campus organizations, collaborate with friends and classmates on creative projects, and get to know their faculty and staff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile everyone needs time to recharge, I encourage students to keep an eye on how much time they are spending secluded to themselves because while things like social media and other media we might consume can be wonderful, it is also so valuable to build new connections in-person in Boston and at Emerson. You never know where those connections may lead,\u201d he offers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/11\/241025_OISAHalloweenTripToSalem-029-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"International students on a field trip to Salem, MA hosted by OISA.\" class=\"wp-image-4831\" style=\"width:756px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/11\/241025_OISAHalloweenTripToSalem-029-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/11\/241025_OISAHalloweenTripToSalem-029-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/11\/241025_OISAHalloweenTripToSalem-029-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/11\/241025_OISAHalloweenTripToSalem-029-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/11\/241025_OISAHalloweenTripToSalem-029-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">International students this fall on a field trip to Salem, MA hosted by OISA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Emerson offers a number of great resources to help make the transition to a new environment as seamless as possible for international students. If you have questions about the process or would like more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/international-student-affairs\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>reach out<\/strong><\/a> to the Office of International Student Affairs or connect with a student involved in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emerson_igso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>International Graduate Student Organization<\/strong>.<\/a><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emerson\u2019s Office of International Student Affairs Assists International Students Transition to Graduate School Being an international student comes with challenges like adjusting to cultural differences, practicing a new language, and more. 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