International Students, Inc.
@ UC Santa Cruz 2024-25
-- International Christian Bible Study
-- Friendship Events for all UCSC international students, scholars, families
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We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful city of Santa Cruz
We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful city of Santa Cruz
Saturday, Sept 28, 2024
12 - 2 pm
WELCOME PICNIC
outdoor patio of Messiah Lutheran Church,
801 High St., Santa Cruz
contact Peggy for rides
Food - Friendship - Fun!
12 - 2 pm
WELCOME PICNIC
outdoor patio of Messiah Lutheran Church,
801 High St., Santa Cruz
contact Peggy for rides
Food - Friendship - Fun!
Meet us: UCSC Fall Welcome Week 2024
9/16-18 M-T-W-Th ISI Table in Quarry Plaza 11 - 1pm
9/23 -- Mondays M28 ISI Bible study Kickoff 712 Koshland FSH-UCSC
9/24 -- Tuesday CORNUCOPIA 3:30-6:30 pm @ East Field
9/25 -- Wed. Graduate Student Fair 3-5pm Kresge Lecture Hall courtyard
9/26 -- Thursday UCSC Classes begin
October-Nov: Hikes, Talk Times (schedule TBD)
11/24 -- pre-Thanksgiving Dinner, Carol's home
9/16-18 M-T-W-Th ISI Table in Quarry Plaza 11 - 1pm
9/23 -- Mondays M28 ISI Bible study Kickoff 712 Koshland FSH-UCSC
9/24 -- Tuesday CORNUCOPIA 3:30-6:30 pm @ East Field
9/25 -- Wed. Graduate Student Fair 3-5pm Kresge Lecture Hall courtyard
9/26 -- Thursday UCSC Classes begin
October-Nov: Hikes, Talk Times (schedule TBD)
11/24 -- pre-Thanksgiving Dinner, Carol's home
Fall 2024 CALENDAR
M28 Bible Study "De-Stress & Inspiration"
Friendly small group discussion & prayer following M28 format
Rotating facilitators,
-- weekly Mondays 7 pm: UCSC Family Student Housing and zoom
-- other weekly time TBD
Friendship Events
Talk Times:
—12-1pm (day to be decided?) Sci &Eng Library with Loren & team
Practice English Conversation,
pronounciation coaching,
cultural discussoin topics from international and local news,
Oct. 5: Saturday Point Lobos Hike
8 am - 6? pm Pt. Lobos State Park, Monterey
Bring bag lunch,
Oct. 19 Sat. Walk West Cliff, Lighthouse, lunch @wharf
Nov. 24 Sun. 4 – 7 pm Pre-Thanksgiving dinner—Carol Spragen’s home
WINTER QUARTER
Jan 11, Sat. (time?) Ano Nuevo Elephant Seal Tour (Peggy buy tix Nov 11);
Lunch at Cascade-Costanoa
Feb 1, Sat. 12 – 4 pm Fall Creek Hike & Tea@Glenn Davis home
Feb 22, Sat. 5 – 7 pm Wilder Ranch Sunset Hike, dinner @ Roadhouse Inn, Davenport
SPRING QUARTER
April 12, Sat. 7 pm “Easter Talk” hosted by Cliff
June 12, Thurs 5-8 pm ISI Beach Bonfire, Seabright Beach
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Friendly small group discussion & prayer following M28 format
Rotating facilitators,
-- weekly Mondays 7 pm: UCSC Family Student Housing and zoom
-- other weekly time TBD
Friendship Events
Talk Times:
—12-1pm (day to be decided?) Sci &Eng Library with Loren & team
Practice English Conversation,
pronounciation coaching,
cultural discussoin topics from international and local news,
Oct. 5: Saturday Point Lobos Hike
8 am - 6? pm Pt. Lobos State Park, Monterey
Bring bag lunch,
Oct. 19 Sat. Walk West Cliff, Lighthouse, lunch @wharf
Nov. 24 Sun. 4 – 7 pm Pre-Thanksgiving dinner—Carol Spragen’s home
WINTER QUARTER
Jan 11, Sat. (time?) Ano Nuevo Elephant Seal Tour (Peggy buy tix Nov 11);
Lunch at Cascade-Costanoa
Feb 1, Sat. 12 – 4 pm Fall Creek Hike & Tea@Glenn Davis home
Feb 22, Sat. 5 – 7 pm Wilder Ranch Sunset Hike, dinner @ Roadhouse Inn, Davenport
SPRING QUARTER
April 12, Sat. 7 pm “Easter Talk” hosted by Cliff
June 12, Thurs 5-8 pm ISI Beach Bonfire, Seabright Beach
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Past 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
