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Fall 2024 Welcome Series

Join us for helpful workshops targeted to incoming international graduate students but open (and useful!) to all. Held on Zoom, 12:20-1:10 p.m. You’ll receive the link after registering. Join us for all the workshops or choose what looks most helpful for you.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Participating in the American Classroom (12:20-1:10 p.m.)
Come to this workshop to explore expectations in the American university classroom and learn tips and strategies to effectively participate in classroom discussions.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Cross-Cultural Communication (12:20-1:10 p.m.)
How are communication styles similar and different across cultures? What are the best ways to ensure I’m understood while also being respectful? Come to this workshop to find out!

Wednesday, Sept. 4

Reading Efficiently (12:20-1:10 p.m.)
Come to this workshop to learn three ways of approaching your reading tasks and learn strategies for each approach.

Wednesday, Sept. 11

Four Habits of Successful Writers (12:20-1:10 p.m.)
Successful writers have well-developed habits in four areas. Come to this workshop to reflect and strategize on these areas for your own writing.

Wednesday, Sept. 18

Research Introductions (12:20-1:10 p.m.)
Empirical research introductions have a very predictable structure. Learn to see the pattern, to identify it in your disciplinary literature, and write it in your own paper.

Also see our Fall 2024 writing, pronunciation, and presentations courses.

Presentation Practice & Feedback Sessions

Are you preparing for an important presentation? Schedule a 45-minute individual appointment to practice your presentation and get feedback on your slides, presentation style, and any other concerns. For international graduate students and postdocs.

Schedule a practice presentation here.