INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INC AT UVA

C-Ville Host Program

6/14/2022

The C-Ville Host Program matches you with a local American from the Charlottesville Community for friendship, mentoring, and cultural exchange.

A little bit about the C-Ville Host Program:
International Students Inc (ISI) has been matching UVA international students with local Americans for the past 26 years through the C-Ville Host Program (also known as the Friendship Partner Program). C-Ville Hosts are knowledgeable, welcoming volunteers who enjoy meeting new friends from overseas.

Please confirm that you would like to participate in this Program by filling out the form linked below. Once confirmed we will be reaching out within the next month letting you know the family that you have been paired with for the C-Ville Host Program.

Mary's Rock Hike

2/23/2022

Featuring hike with the best vista in the entire national park — Mary’s Rock with its 360 degree views.

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JOIN US on April 9, 2022 AT 9 AM

MEET AT THE AFC PARKING LOT - We will then use vans and cars to caravan up to mountains. Directions will be provided. If you have a car, please let us know, and bring it to help with rides.

We will drive about 1.5 hours to Shenandoah National Park. This is a 4-mile out-and-back hike to Mary’s Rock via Appalachian Trail. Picturesque views along the way, breathtaking 360-degree view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley from Mary's Rock Summit.

This is a strenuous 3-hour hike! Be sure to wear shoes that are good for hiking, bring some bottled water and bring your own lunch in a bag. Wear warm clothes--the temperature at the top of the mountain will be 10 or 15 degrees F colder than the temperature at UVA.

You should bring about $12 CASH with you to pay help with gas, park entrance and trail use fee.

We will return to the AFC parking lot by around 5 PM
SO JOIN US FOR EXTREME HIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS--GET READY TO BE EXTREMELY REFRESHED AND SEE SOME EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL VIEWS

Civilian Response and Casualty Care Training

1/27/2022

When an attack occurs, will you be ready?
Have you ever wondered what to do if you found yourself in an active attack, whether by firearms, knife, vehicle, or some other weapon?

Quick decisions and training can save your life and the lives of those around you.
Get to know new friends
Learn from the TOP emergency trainers in Virginia
Learn to safely apply a tourniquet

This training, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend / Run, Hide, Fight strategy developed by ALERRT, provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. This course combines the civilian response with the Stop the Bleed Campaign, which empowers civilians to provide life-saving medical aid before first responders ever arrive. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options and basic medical intervention to reduce preventable causes of death.

February 12, 2022 | 9am - 3PM
The only cost is $10 to help pay for lunch.
Lunch will be catered with delicious Hawaiian-themed food from Mahana Fresh (Vegan, Gluten Free, and Dairy Free options available).

Get to know new friends and learn life-saving skills!

Meet-up Location: Clock tower beside UVA's Aquatic Fitness Center (AFC)
(We'll drive together to a spacious training location in Charlottesville)

Christmas Party 2021

12/1/2021

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, INC

IS SPONSORING ITS ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS PARTY
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th
MEET AT 6:00 PM IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE AFC we'll take a short drive to a beautiful Christmas home in the country This event is free and no registration is necessary :-)

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT THIS CHRISTMAS PARTY?
Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in America. Come to the Christmas Party to learn about some of the traditions associated with Christmas...

We are asking everyone to dress a little bit nicer for this extra special party.
Christmas Dinner will be provided by volunteers who really know how to cook. It will be delicious!
Hear from UVA Data Science professor, Bill Basener, and learn about data science and the origins of the Christmas holiday!
Learn about the Christmas star from a scientific perspective with Dr. Newman, PhD Astrophysics
Experience the tradition of Christmas Caroling : learn beautiful classic Christmas songs--we will actually go outside, visit neighbors, and "go Caroling"!

SO IF YOU ARE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11TH - THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE THAN ATTENDING THE ISI CHRISTMAS PARTY. AFTER WORKING HARD ALL FALL, THIS WILL BE A REFRESHMENT FOR YOU!!!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

IS THERE AN INTERNATIONAL FRIEND OR SOMEONE IN YOUR DEPARTMENT WHO MIGHT FEEL LONELY WITH MANY PEOPLE GONE FROM GROUNDS? INVITE HIM//HER TO COME TO THE PARTY WITH YOU!

SEE YOU AT AFC PARKING LOT AT 6:00 PM SATURDAY DEC 11!

Everyone please BRING A FLASHLIGHT AND WARM CLOTHES. That will be helpful during our OUTDOOR caroling fun!

IF YOU WILL BE DRIVING YOUR OWN CAR: Please come to the AFC Parking lot to help with rides since we are expecting lots of people. Then you can drive to the Newmans' house. Directions will be given out at the AFC parking lot. If you can't make it to the AFC, or if your car is full, the Newmans' home is at this address: 2722 Southern Hills Court, North Garden, VA 22959.

BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS IN THE FALL

9/17/2021

BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS IN THE FALL

A SPECIAL PART OF BEING IN VIRGINIA

invites international students and scholars to
HIKE IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS
WITH BEAUTIFUL FALL COLORS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 at 2:30 PM

Register at isiVirginia.com
Or at Charlottesville.isivirginia.com COVID Update: In line with the new UVA COVID restrictions shared by President Ryan, we are limiting group sizes to 10 people maximum. If you are planning to hike with certain friends, please meet them BEFORE 2:30 at a different location and then come to the clock tower TOGETHER. That way, we will not have people waiting around at our meeting spot. As always, please wear a mask and bring some pocket-sized hand sanitizer. Again, we will not gather any group bigger than 10, and we will hike in separate small groups.
When: October 23, 2020, 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Where: Meet beside the small clock tower at the corner of Alderman Rd. and Whitehead Rd. beside UVA’s Aquatic & Fitness Center.
Drivers: If you have a car, please plan to drive, and offer rides with a maximum of 5 people per car. All must wear masks at all times. Please offer hand sanitizer to all passengers before they load into the car.

Hike Details:
We will drive for 30 minutes from UVA to the Humpback Rocks trailhead. From there, we will hike 1.0 miles to the Rocks–this hike is moderate to challenging, gaining about 800 feet in elevation in just one mile! This ascent to the top will take about 45 minutes. The views at the Rocks are extravagant, looking west onto the Shenandoah Valley and north to Shenandoah National Park. After a leisurely time of viewing the scenery at the top, we will hike back down the same path and be back to UVA by 7:45PM.

What to Bring: Bottled water, snacks, warm layered clothing (it tends to be windy and colder in the mountains). Feel free to invite other international student or scholar friends.

The Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the prettiest areas in America . Join us for this Fall Hike. Questions? Just reply to this email

--Your friends at International Students

Welcome Picnic

8/23/2021

International Students Inc
INVITES ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS AT UVA
to the

WELCOME PICNIC

Enjoy a Delicious Dinner, Live Music, and a lovely atmosphere
together at a beautiful American home with mountains in the background!

We are excited about starting the new school year. The
WELCOME PICNIC
is this Saturday, August 28 at 4:00 PM

There are multiple pickup locations for the picnic
3:50 PM - The Flats at West Village
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4:00 PM - Student Activities Building
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4:00 PM - U-Heights bus stop on Colonnade Dr.
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4:00 PM - IRC on Sprigg Ln. in front of Munford House
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4:10 PM - Copeley Rd. next to JPJ Arena Parking Lot
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4:10 PM - Eagles Landing clubhouse
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4:20 PM - Cavalier Crossing shuttle stop
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and then a short drive to a lovely home in the country.  If you plan to drive yourself, please reply to let us know. Maybe you can help transport other students and scholars?

This picnic and welcome event is for all international students and scholars at UVA. Students from around the world can come to ISI Activities and meet other students. Friendships are formed that can last throughout your time at UVA. Local American volunteers interact with internationals throughout the picnic. The event is free and no registration is necessary!

WHAT WILL GO ON AT THIS WEEKEND'S INTERNATIONAL PICNIC?

Learn Cameroon-style dancing!
Hear live musical performances
Hear news and information about future ISI events and activities - picnics, trip to DC, hike at the peak of the Fall colors, etc. Give us your ideas of what we can do to make this a great year for internationals
Picnic games like croquet, tug-of-war, and soccer
Enjoy picnic setting and activities in a beautiful setting with a view of the mountains!
Have a delicious meal - YOU WILL LOVE THE FOOD- provided by local families

SPECIAL TREAT: Our guest speaker is

SPECIAL TREAT: OUR GUEST SPEAKER IS
UVA Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine,
and Director of the Center for Skeletal Muscle Research:

Dr. Zhen Yan
Dr. Yan has been a surgeon in China, a professor at Duke University, and a faculty member in Singapore, in addition to his noted role with UVA.

Dr. Yan will share his life experiences, his exciting research, and how faith in God has been important in his life and career. He would be happy to talk with you at Saturday's picnic.

The Welcome Picnic is a great place to be this weekend. Maybe you know another international student new to Charlottesville who did not get on our email list – invite them to join you at the Picnic.

REMEMBER: WE MEET AT ONE OF THE LOCATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE AND CARPOOL TO THE HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY. WE WILL ENJOY THE FUN, PROGRAM, AND DINNER AND THEN FINISH AT ABOUT 7:15PM.
Any questions or ideas???
Just reply to this email
Go to our website: isivirginia.com
or contact:

info@isivirginia.com or Patrick 434-760-1509

CAR POOLING:
Let's save gas and conserve parking spaces by sharing rides together. We will have a bus and van available at the Student Activities Center, but if you have a car, please be ready to drive it if it is needed. Everyone, please meet at the STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER, and we will have directions and the address available from there. Reply to let us know you will drive.

See you there,
--Your ISI friends

Ice Cream Reception in the Gardens for New International Students

8/15/2021

ISI would like to invite you to an Ice Cream Reception in the Gardens!
This event is for new international students who will be attending UVA this year!
It will be on the 21st of August, 2021 at 4:00PM to 5:30 PM on Garden IX, just behind UVA's West Range Cafe (211 McCormick Rd).

COVID NOTES:

Guests will be carefully grouped in small "pods" to avoid contact with larger numbers. Please wear masks and bring hand sanitizer.
If you are not feeling well, please stay home.
If you are still supposed to be in self-quarantine. Please stay home and come to our August 28 welcome picnic instead.

New friends, live music, and FREE ICE CREAM!

For questions or inquiries, email info@isivirginia.com.
See you there!

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UVA Grounds Tour

6/29/2021

Learn all the cool stuff about UVA Grounds with a knowledgeable tour guide.

If you are interested, click here to register and let us know if noon works for you on Friday, August 20. If that time doesn't work, let us know on your registration so we can make a plan.

See you on Grounds!

Summer Sunset Hike in Shenandoah National Park

6/28/2021

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, INC (ISI)
IS SPONSORING

A SUMMER HIKE IN SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
CLIMB OVER BOULDER FIELDS AT BLACKROCK SUMMIT, HIKE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN TRAILS, AND ENJOY THE BREATHTAKING SUNSET VIEW

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY, JULY 25 AT 4:30 PM
MEET AT THE AQUATIC FITNESS CENTER - We will then use vans and cars to caravan up to the mountains. Directions will be provided. For those with cars, come to the AFC with your car and then we will see how many cars are needed-- and leave unneeded cars in the stadium parking lot.

What will we do?
We'll enjoy climbing and scrambling over boulders (optional). Our hike will provide you with the most expansive views in the Southern district of Shenandoah National Park! It is ideal for watching the sunset. As we enjoy the scenery, we'll eat our bagged dinners together.

What to bring with you

Be sure to wear shoes that are good for hiking, bring some bottled water and some snack food to eat along the way. Bring your camera or phone--You will want to post some exciting photos!
Bring a bagged dinner that you can eat at the summit.
You should bring $10 CASH with you to pay for the National Park entrance fee, gasoline, and the picnic meal.
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What now?
JOIN US FOR A WONDERFUL AFTERNOON OF HIKING IN THE REFRESHING MOUNTAINS -

Any questions? Feel free to contact your friends at ISI - either reply to this email or phone Patrick 434-760-1509
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Also, the Cville Host Program is now open for new sign-ups. Do you know any new incoming international students or scholars who would like to be matched with a local American family or individual for friendship? Please forward this link to any new students or scholars you know of. Typically, this program fills up quickly, so make sure that registrations happen sooner rather than later.
Cville Host Program information and registration click here

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:

August 17 and 19 Welcome Bags
August 21 Ice Cream Reception
August 23 CIO Fair
August 28 Welcome Picnic

Independence Day Parade and Picnic

5/19/2021

HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF HOW YOU WILL SPEND

INDEPENDENCE DAY IN THE USA?
WANT TO EXPERIENCE A TRADITIONAL AMERICAN, SMALL TOWN PARADE?
JOIN
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INC
FOR AN

INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE & PICNIC
in a beautiful small town,
Scottsville, Virginia

JULY 3 WILL BE A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL INTERNATIONALS AT UVA WHO WANT TO EXPERIENCE A FANTASTIC CELEBRATION OF THIS AMERICAN HOLIDAY

ISI will head to the town of Scottsville (40 minutes south of Charlottesville) where we will get to view a classic, traditional parade right down Main Street. The Independence Day Parade has been celebrated in Scottsville for over 100 years and has become famous as one of the best small town parades in central Virginia.

After the parade, we will all gather at the home of a local government official who will host us for a picnic. Our host, Scottsville Town Councillor, Dan Gritsko, will share about how American small town government works--it might surprise you! We'll also learn about the influence of faith on the founding of the nation.

After the picnic, we will have some fun picnic-style games including badminton, croquet & water balloons.

Please meet at the AFC Parking lot at 7:45AM on July 3 so we can drive together to Scottsville in time for the parade. Please meet us at the AFC and we will give directions out at the AFC parking lot. We will arrive back at UVA around 2:30PM.

Here are some items you may want to bring with you:
1. $7 cash to share the cost of the eventIf you have a car, please bring it, so you can help provide rides
2. A folding chair or blanket to watch the parade and enjoy the picnic
3. Sunscreen (maybe even an umbrella) for sun protection
4. Camera

In order to help plan for this event,
PLEASE REGISTER HERE
and let us know if you can come and how many people will be with you.

THIS WILL BE YOUR BEST OPPORTUNITY TO REALLY EXPERIENCE AMERICAN CULTURE AS WE CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY

QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS EVENT?
Just reply with an email

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