The International Student Orientation Program is designed to help first-year international students in Columbia College (CC) and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) comfortably transition into the Columbia University community before the New Student Orientation Program week.
During the week prior to the New Student Orientation Program, first-year Barnard College students may apply to participate in Columbia Urban Experience (CUE).
Within the residence hall communities, CC/SEAS students are able to hold leadership positions, partner with Faculty, and execute programs and events based on their own interests.
The global ambassador program (GAP) is a year-long international friendship program that aims to foster intercultural dialogues among Columbia's diverse student body. The program matches students of different races, nationalities, classes, genders, sexual orientations, and class years. It provides a safer space for discussing topics such as culture shock, communication styles, intercultural conflict styles, social perceptions, and social (dis)comfort. GAP hosts monthly themed intercultural events and ambassador pairs meet up informally to engage in intercultural activities and discussions.
You do not have to be an international student to serve on the ISAB. However, you do have to be passionate about international student topics and issues that impact international students.
Thank you for your interest in working with Residential Life at Columbia. You can apply for the GHD position here by filling out the following form and uploading your cover letter and resume (with included references) below.
Multicultural Affairs is looking for a Graduate Student Coordinator for the undergraduate International Student Orientation Program (ISOP). Supporting the Director of Education, Outreach and International Student Support, the Coordinator is responsible for planning, devising, and managing components of ISOP for Summer 2016. This position plays an integral role in managing ISOP logistics, shaping a positive orientation experience for new students and student orientation leaders, and preparing new international students to achieve a successful beginning to their Columbia University career.
