Traveling as an international student
What is the most important document to travel with as an international student?
Your I-20
What is the name of the most important document for F-1 international students?
Form I-20
What are the names of your ISTEP Peer Mentors AND what countries are they from?
Liah-Rae (Bahamas)
Angel (Bahamas)
Yuzuki (Japan)
Where can first-year international students find a job on-campus?
Moody Dining Hall
What will you have taken at the CBP desk?
Your picture and fingerprints
what qualifies you for a reduced course load? (3 things)
- medical issues
- academic or language difficulties
- final term of study
What is the name of Erin's Office?
Office of International Student Engagement
what is the maximum number of hours you can work while classes are in session?
20 hours
SECRET?!
What are the names of everyone in ISTEP this year?
The minimum number of credit hours an international Hollins student must be enrolled in at all times
14
First day of classes
September 3rd
SECRET?
What is a hobby of your two teammates?
What government agency grants you entry into the US?
The Customs and Border Patrol Officer
Who is responsible for keeping your immigration record in status while you are a student at Hollins?
YOU!!
What does ISTEP stand for?
International Student Transition and Engagement Program
Who is your immigration advisor at Hollins?
Erin!
An additional screening time from CBP needed for some travelers
Secondary Inspection
What is the most important thing to 'show' while you are an F-1 student?
non-immigrant intent
What is an Student Success Leader (SSL)?
an upperclassman student who will help you in your First Year Foundations course during your first semester
When do you qualify for Curricular Practical Training (CPT)?
after one academic year of studying in the US