International Students, Inc.
@UC Santa Cruz 2023-24
Welcome UCSC international
students and scholars!
Signup for ISI UC Santa Cruz announcements
to get our ISI Zoom link, WeChat link and WhatsApp links for Friendship Events (below)
to get our ISI Zoom link, WeChat link and WhatsApp links for Friendship Events (below)
check our Airport Pickup info and Rental Housing info. WARNING: Rental Housing is very difficult here, But we sometimes get info, so check our free "rentals" page for any latest listings from ISI volunteers, fellow international students, and other local contacts.
Let Peggy know how we can help you to get settled in our beautiful city of Santa Cruz
Let Peggy know how we can help you to get settled in our beautiful city of Santa Cruz
Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023
12 - 3 pm
WELCOME PICNIC!
outdoor patio of Messiah Lutheran Church,
801 High St., Santa Cruz
contact Peggy for rides
Food - Friendship - Fun!
12 - 3 pm
WELCOME PICNIC!
outdoor patio of Messiah Lutheran Church,
801 High St., Santa Cruz
contact Peggy for rides
Food - Friendship - Fun!
Meet us at UCSC Fall Welcome Week 2023:
9/19, 20, 21 -- ISI Table in Quarry Plaza 11 - 1pm
9/26 -- Tuesday Cornucopia 4 - 7 pm @ East Field
9/27 -- Wednesday Graduate Student Orientation Quarry Bookstore Plaza
9/27 -- M28 ISI Bible study Kickoff 7 pm McHenry Library (weekly schedule below
9/28 -- UCSC Classes begin
9/19, 20, 21 -- ISI Table in Quarry Plaza 11 - 1pm
9/26 -- Tuesday Cornucopia 4 - 7 pm @ East Field
9/27 -- Wednesday Graduate Student Orientation Quarry Bookstore Plaza
9/27 -- M28 ISI Bible study Kickoff 7 pm McHenry Library (weekly schedule below
9/28 -- UCSC Classes begin
Fall 2023 CALENDAR
Download printable Calendar updated 8/26/23
M28 Bible Study "De-Stress & Inspiration"
SATURDAYS weekly on zoom
-- 9-10:30 pm weekly, Aug & Sept
M28 Study open to all, rotating facilitators,
-- 8 pm Aug 5, 19, Sept. 2, 9
M28 Training for Coaches & Facilitators (why & how)
Sept 27 -- M28 Bible Study weekly on UCSC campus
WEDNESDAYS - 7 - 8:30 pm, McHenry Library
Friendship Events
Tuesday Sept 26, 4-7 pm @ UCSC East Field
UCSC’s Cornucopia Fall Student Fair
(ISI table is reserved) as many volunteers welcome,
Parking free in East Remote parking lot
Wednesday Sept 27 , 3 – 5 pm
Graduate Orientation Resource Fair
Quarry Plaza UCSC campus
Wednesday Sept 27
7 - 9pm
McHenry Library room (TBD)
M28 Bible Study Kickoff meeting --
Sunday Oct. 1,
ISI Welcome Picnic, 12 - 3 pm
Messiah Lutheran Church, 801 High St. Santa Cruz
Saturday Oct. 7,
8 am - afternoon
Point Lobos Hike
Bring bag lunch,
Individual cars may return either early afternoon, or stay later,
Saturday October 21
Meet 9 am VFC parking lot
Apple Picking @ Gizdich Ranch
Lunch @ Gizdich café/ play area, under the apple trees?
(or bring your own lunch)
Oct. 28, Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm
West Cliff Walk & Wharf lunch
Sunday, Nov. 19 , 4 – 7 pm
ISI Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
at Carol Spragen’s Home
170 Westview Ct. Santa Cruz
Friday December 15, 8 am – 4 pm
Ano Nuevo Elephant Seal Tour & beach day
9 am am Elephant Seal tour,
Lunch at Coastanoa Restaurant,
Walk at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and beach, (Gazo Creek?)
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M28 Bible Study "De-Stress & Inspiration"
SATURDAYS weekly on zoom
-- 9-10:30 pm weekly, Aug & Sept
M28 Study open to all, rotating facilitators,
-- 8 pm Aug 5, 19, Sept. 2, 9
M28 Training for Coaches & Facilitators (why & how)
Sept 27 -- M28 Bible Study weekly on UCSC campus
WEDNESDAYS - 7 - 8:30 pm, McHenry Library
Friendship Events
Tuesday Sept 26, 4-7 pm @ UCSC East Field
UCSC’s Cornucopia Fall Student Fair
(ISI table is reserved) as many volunteers welcome,
Parking free in East Remote parking lot
Wednesday Sept 27 , 3 – 5 pm
Graduate Orientation Resource Fair
Quarry Plaza UCSC campus
Wednesday Sept 27
7 - 9pm
McHenry Library room (TBD)
M28 Bible Study Kickoff meeting --
Sunday Oct. 1,
ISI Welcome Picnic, 12 - 3 pm
Messiah Lutheran Church, 801 High St. Santa Cruz
Saturday Oct. 7,
8 am - afternoon
Point Lobos Hike
Bring bag lunch,
Individual cars may return either early afternoon, or stay later,
Saturday October 21
Meet 9 am VFC parking lot
Apple Picking @ Gizdich Ranch
Lunch @ Gizdich café/ play area, under the apple trees?
(or bring your own lunch)
Oct. 28, Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm
West Cliff Walk & Wharf lunch
Sunday, Nov. 19 , 4 – 7 pm
ISI Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
at Carol Spragen’s Home
170 Westview Ct. Santa Cruz
Friday December 15, 8 am – 4 pm
Ano Nuevo Elephant Seal Tour & beach day
9 am am Elephant Seal tour,
Lunch at Coastanoa Restaurant,
Walk at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and beach, (Gazo Creek?)
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Last Friendship EVENTS 2022-23: Hikes, Dinners, Talks etc.
Saturday, Aug. 5, 9 am Strawberry Picking --> @ Gizdich ranch 10 am -12 , and lunch @ Gizich ranch picnic area/café/under the trees? Cost: each person pay by weight for own berries & lunch (or bring lunch Return 2-3 pm? |
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All UCSC Internationals welcome Friday & Saturday...
ISI WEEKLY online
Saturdays 9 - 10:30 pm --
M28 Bible study "DeStress & Inspiration"
Q&A discussion of a weekly scripture passage, for peace of mind and soul
contact Peggy for Zoom link
ISI WEEKLY online
Saturdays 9 - 10:30 pm --
M28 Bible study "DeStress & Inspiration"
Q&A discussion of a weekly scripture passage, for peace of mind and soul
contact Peggy for Zoom link
Saturdays 8 - 9 pm on Zoom
Talk Time
contact Peggy for Zoom link
Cultural and news discussion, pronunciation coaching, friendship
Monthly guest speakers
PAST Guest Speakers --
Prof. Prabagaran Ramatchindarane "Environmental Cues in Coimbatore, TN, India"
Prof. "Prabu" was a UCSC visiting biologist faculty from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Researching in his native Western Ghatt mountains, biomedicals, environmental sciences and the Ecology movement in India.
UCSC Prof. David Lee, founder of "Tech4Good" a celebrated UCSC program empowering students to help real-life nonprofit companies improve their tech abilities to improve our world.
Kim Stoner, Surfing Historian, co-founder Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, in Santa Cruz Lighthouse
"History of Surfing in Santa Cruz"
Prof. Prabagaran Ramatchindarane "Environmental Cues in Coimbatore, TN, India"
Prof. "Prabu" was a UCSC visiting biologist faculty from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Researching in his native Western Ghatt mountains, biomedicals, environmental sciences and the Ecology movement in India.
UCSC Prof. David Lee, founder of "Tech4Good" a celebrated UCSC program empowering students to help real-life nonprofit companies improve their tech abilities to improve our world.
Kim Stoner, Surfing Historian, co-founder Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, in Santa Cruz Lighthouse
"History of Surfing in Santa Cruz"
Oct. 15, 2022:
Saturday 9 -11 am
downtown River Habitat Restoration
ISI assists The Estuary Project: replant native plants, cleanup river area. signup with Peggy, space limited
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More Hikes and friendship events coming soon.
view ISI Past Events to get an idea!
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Visit our local ISI partner churches online and person services
Saturdays
8 pm Santa Cruz Chinese Mission Church
Sundays
AND if that's not enough happiness...
Check Peggy's Social Dance program:
Santa Cruz Waltz & Swing
ISI members attend free...
Normal admission: $10/person
Beginner social /ballroom dancing lessons
Visit our local ISI partner churches online and person services
Saturdays
8 pm Santa Cruz Chinese Mission Church
Sundays
- 9:30 am High St. Community Church 11 AM Connect Groups
- 9 & 11 am Vintage Faith Church
- 9:30 am 5th Home of Christ Cupertino (Chinese & 9:30am English speaking)
AND if that's not enough happiness...
Check Peggy's Social Dance program:
Santa Cruz Waltz & Swing
ISI members attend free...
Normal admission: $10/person
Beginner social /ballroom dancing lessons
