Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Thanksgiving in the U.S. is often a new experience for international students. Dashew Center & Alumni Affairs are happy to partner this Fall 2026 to give our International Bruins an opportunity to experience this holiday and engage in the tradition firsthand! If you are interested in experiencing a U.S. Thanksgiving meal with a UCLA Family or UCLA Alumni, Please complete the interest form by November 12th (Space is limited!) Who's eligible? - Individual International Undergraduate Students currently enrolled (including EAP & Extension students) - Individual International Graduate Students currently enrolled Details: - Thanksgiving meals will take place on Thanksgiving day - Thursday, November 27th (not overnight) - Each hosting family will host at least 2 students at once - Students will be responsible for their transportation to and from their host's home - Students will be matched with a host within a 10 mile radius of campus - We will try our best to match as many students to hosts as possible, but please be aware that a match is not guaranteed -We ask that students be mindful of the importance of following through with this commitment if you sign up for this program - Please see the Interest Form for full details Deadlines - The deadline to submit this interest form is Thursday, November 12th at 10 AM. - All students who we are able to match will be emailed and connected with their host family by Monday, November 16th.

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Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to practice your English conversation skills? Check out Dashew Center's English Language Circle (ELC)! Here you will have an opportunity to practice your English with other language learners. The circle is led by a native English speaker, who will help you become more confident in your speaking skills and who can answer your language and grammar questions. While this week's ELC session will take place in person, please note that our program for Fall 2026 will operate on an alternating hybrid schedule. ELC meet virtually during odd weeks (weeks 3, 5, 7, and 9) and in-person during even weeks (weeks 2, 4, 6, and 10.) Please be sure to check the full description before registering. Space is limited to 20 participants per session, and participants are welcome to bring and enjoy their lunch during these meetings.

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UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more! Time: 2 - 3pm (Pacific Time)

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International Students and Scholars are invited join us for this informative and engaging event during International Education Week (IEW)! IEW is observed by universities and colleges throughout the country every fall, and is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Dashew Center staff and other campus partners including Student Legal Services and Federal Relations will provide updates for the international community on Duration of Status, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), advocacy efforts, and more. Attendees will then have the opportunity to mingle and socialize with fellow international students and scholars, as well as Dashew staff members to ask questions and share concerns. We hope that international students and scholars are able to continue to build community and find support through this event. Registration is not required but is recommended. Light refreshments will be available.

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Do you have questions you would like to be answered by an attorney? the UCLA Student Legal Services will offers free consultation with an immigration attorney. You do not need to register, jus join the Zoom link during the drop-in time! When? Tuesday, November 24. From 10am-12pm (PT) When? Zoom meeting ID 98531482884 / Passcode 288945 Passcode *This is limited to UCLA registered students only

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Applications for the 2027 Global Siblings program open on Wednesday, September 16th! Undergraduate students, graduate students, and scholars are eligible to apply to the program. We highly encourage first year students and new transfer students to apply, and UCLA Extension and EAP students are also eligible! No prior experience in the program, at UCLA, or in Los Angeles is required to participate in the program as a Sibling. Applications are due Monday, November 30th by 11:59 PM PT. You can access the application here beginning September 16th. Please be sure to learn more about the Global Siblings program before applying!

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UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more! Time: 10 - 11am (Pacific Time) Note: To access the webinar, students need to select “SSO” and type in “ucla” to be able to access the UCLA logon screen and sign in to the webinar.

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UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more! Time: 2 - 3pm (Pacific Time)

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Career

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more! Time: 10 - 11am (Pacific Time) Note: To access the webinar, students need to select “SSO” and type in “ucla” to be able to access the UCLA logon screen and sign in to the webinar.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Career

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more! Time: 2 - 3pm (Pacific Time)

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Career