The International Office Want to speak with an IO Advisor? Here’s how…

Come in for “Walk-in Advising hours” = you can see an advisor with-

out an appointment!

Evanston Walk-In Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-1pm & 2-4pm

Chicago Walk-In Hours: Wednesday, 9 am-1 pm and 2-4 pm

Connect with the IO: www.northwestern.edu/international

Facebook: search for “Northwestern University International Office”

Twitter: @NUIntOff

Go! U Northwestern!

Break right through that line.

With our colors flying,

We will cheer you all the time,

U! Rah! Rah!

Go U Northwestern

Fight for victory,

Spread far the fame of our fair name

Go Northwestern, win that game!

Go Northwestern Go!

Go Northwestern Go!

Hit 'em hard! Hit 'em low!

Go, Northwestern Go!

Go! U Northwestern!

Break right through that line.

With our colors flying,

We will cheer you all the time,

U! Rah! Rah!

Go U Northwestern

Fight for victory,

Spread far the fame of our fair name

Go Northwestern, win that game!

Northwestern

University

Fight Song (Written by Theodore Van Etten,

class of 1913)

Graduate International

Student Orientation

September 10, 2014

#GISO2014

Welcome from the Director On behalf of the International Office and the Office of the

Provost, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Northwestern

University. Now that you have arrived, we look forward to

working with each of you and providing you with the support

you need to accomplish your academic goals. We offer a variety

of educational, social and recreational programs throughout the

year; they are designed to enhance your educational experience

here at Northwestern. We hope that you actively participate in

these programs and provide us with feedback to enable us to

improve your experience.

Please do not hesitate to contact the IO staff if you have

questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Ravi Shankar, Director

The International Office

IO Staff Ravi Shankar Director

Nick Seamons Associate Director

Colleen Seaton Assistant Director

Theresa Johnson Coordinator

Adam Blough Advisor (KSM MBA, MMM & JD/MBA)

Stephanie Cisneros Advisor

Ariana Drule Advisor

Debbie Kaltman Advisor

Emlyn Torres Advisor

Angelica Garcia Program Assistant

Cara Lawson Program Assistant

1

NOTES: 8

Welcome from the Director On behalf of the International Office and the Office of the

Provost, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Northwestern

University. Now that you have arrived, we look forward to

working with each of you and providing you with the support

you need to accomplish your academic goals. We offer a variety

of educational, social and recreational programs throughout the

year; they are designed to enhance your educational experience

here at Northwestern. We hope that you actively participate in

these programs and provide us with feedback to enable us to

improve your experience.

Please do not hesitate to contact the IO staff if you have

questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Ravi Shankar, Director

The International Office

IO Staff Ravi Shankar Director

Nick Seamons Associate Director

Colleen Seaton Assistant Director

Theresa Johnson Coordinator

Adam Blough Advisor (KSM MBA, MMM & JD/MBA)

Stephanie Cisneros Advisor

Ariana Drule Advisor

Debbie Kaltman Advisor

Emlyn Torres Advisor

Angelica Garcia Program Assistant

Cara Lawson Program Assistant

1

NOTES: 8

Map: Tech to the Hilton Orrington Hotel

Reception @ Hilton Orrington Hotel Welcome Reception will be held at the Hilton Orrington in

downtown Evanston with the reception beginning at 5:30pm

and ending at 7:30pm. Look for International Office Staff

carrying purple balloons as they lead you to the Hilton by foot.

If you already have your Wildcard, you can take the Intercampus

Shuttle. The Intercampus Shuttle picks up at Sheridan and

Noyes, across the street from Tech. The shuttle departs at 5:09

pm and 5:24 pm.

7

Thank you! The IO would like to thank the following for their involvement in

G-ISO, and for their continued support of international students at

Northwestern: Dean Dwight McBride of The Graduate School, Whole

Foods, Hilton Orrington Hotel, & NU Athletics.

The IO would also like to thank the Graduate Sidekicks for all their

hard work in answering your questions, preparing for G-ISO and

serving on the Student Panels: Xiao (head sidekick), Abdoulaye,

Abdullateef, Andrea, Binbin, Bola, Chang, Clare, Deniz, Emily, Faith,

Farah, Jeane, Jialun, Jordan, Kalyani, Lisa, Matthew, Ping, Shengyang,

Yanning, Yuchen, Zizhuo.

Technological “TECH” Institute Map

2

Map: Tech to the Hilton Orrington Hotel

Reception @ Hilton Orrington Hotel Welcome Reception will be held at the Hilton Orrington in

downtown Evanston with the reception beginning at 5:30pm

and ending at 7:30pm. Look for International Office Staff

carrying purple balloons as they lead you to the Hilton by foot.

If you already have your Wildcard, you can take the Intercampus

Shuttle. The Intercampus Shuttle picks up at Sheridan and

Noyes, across the street from Tech. The shuttle departs at 5:09

pm and 5:24 pm.

7

Thank you! The IO would like to thank the following for their involvement in

G-ISO, and for their continued support of international students at

Northwestern: Dean Dwight McBride of The Graduate School, Whole

Foods, Hilton Orrington Hotel, & NU Athletics.

The IO would also like to thank the Graduate Sidekicks for all their

hard work in answering your questions, preparing for G-ISO and

serving on the Student Panels: Xiao (head sidekick), Abdoulaye,

Abdullateef, Andrea, Binbin, Bola, Chang, Clare, Deniz, Emily, Faith,

Farah, Jeane, Jialun, Jordan, Kalyani, Lisa, Matthew, Ping, Shengyang,

Yanning, Yuchen, Zizhuo.

Technological “TECH” Institute Map

2

8-10am Check-in available at TECH

9:30-11:30am Campus Tours with assigned Sidekick

11:30-12:45pm Lunch at Norris

12:45pm Come to TECH!

1-1:30pm Welcome Address

1:30-1:40pm BREAK

1:40-4:50pm (refer to page 4 & below)

4:50-5:30pm Walk to Hotel Orrington

5:30-7:30pm

Reception at Hilton Orrington -

Dean Dwight McBride of The Graduate

School Welcome

At 1 pm, we will have opening remarks by IO Director Ravi

Shankar, and you will meet the rest of the IO staff. At 1:40 pm,

rotating sessions will start. Your group is assigned based on the

first letter of your family name/last name/surname:

A-G: Red group (Room LR2)

H-L: Yellow group (Room LR3)

M-S: Green group (Room LR4)

T-Z: Blue group (Room LR5)

At 5 pm, everyone will walk down Sheridan Road to the Hilton

Orrington Hotel for the Welcome Reception. Enjoy!

Welcome to Graduate ISO! In the morning, you can choose to go on a campus tour with the

Graduate Sidekicks, then join them for lunch at Norris University

Center (NU’s student union). Everyone should return to

Technological Institute (“Tech”) by 12:45 pm.

3

International Office Campus & Community Resource Fair

September 23rd, 11:30am-2pm

Louis Room, Norris University Center

All students, scholars, and families are welcome!

YOU’RE INVITED TO:

Meet NU: 5 campus departments, 5 pm, 5 Thursdays in October!

This new series will introduce you to key campus departments!

10/2: Religious Life 10/9: Make-up Graduate ISO session

10/16: Student Health Insurance 10/23: University Career Services

10/30: Counseling & Psychological Services

All events are at the International Office @ 5 pm.

International Spouse & Family Coffee Hour

Every Monday @ 11:00am

1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston

Children welcome!

Reminders:

CTA U-Pass distribution for new TGS and McCormick MS & PhD students will take place in the Tech lobby from 8:30 am to

4:30 pm on Thursday, September 11, 2014.

6

8-10am Check-in available at TECH

9:30-11:30am Campus Tours with assigned Sidekick

11:30-12:45pm Lunch at Norris

12:45pm Come to TECH!

1-1:30pm Welcome Address

1:30-1:40pm BREAK

1:40-4:50pm (refer to page 4 & below)

4:50-5:30pm Walk to Hotel Orrington

5:30-7:30pm

Reception at Hilton Orrington -

Dean Dwight McBride of The Graduate

School Welcome

At 1 pm, we will have opening remarks by IO Director Ravi

Shankar, and you will meet the rest of the IO staff. At 1:40 pm,

rotating sessions will start. Your group is assigned based on the

first letter of your family name/last name/surname:

A-G: Red group (Room LR2)

H-L: Yellow group (Room LR3)

M-S: Green group (Room LR4)

T-Z: Blue group (Room LR5)

At 5 pm, everyone will walk down Sheridan Road to the Hilton

Orrington Hotel for the Welcome Reception. Enjoy!

Welcome to Graduate ISO! In the morning, you can choose to go on a campus tour with the

Graduate Sidekicks, then join them for lunch at Norris University

Center (NU’s student union). Everyone should return to

Technological Institute (“Tech”) by 12:45 pm.

3

International Office Campus & Community Resource Fair

September 23rd, 11:30am-2pm

Louis Room, Norris University Center

All students, scholars, and families are welcome!

YOU’RE INVITED TO:

Meet NU: 5 campus departments, 5 pm, 5 Thursdays in October!

This new series will introduce you to key campus departments!

10/2: Religious Life 10/9: Make-up Graduate ISO session

10/16: Student Health Insurance 10/23: University Career Services

10/30: Counseling & Psychological Services

All events are at the International Office @ 5 pm.

International Spouse & Family Coffee Hour

Every Monday @ 11:00am

1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston

Children welcome!

Reminders:

CTA U-Pass distribution for new TGS and McCormick MS & PhD students will take place in the Tech lobby from 8:30 am to

4:30 pm on Thursday, September 11, 2014.

6

US Slang and Idioms

Presenters: Emlyn Torres and Cara Lawson, International Office

Location: (refer to group color) What is “What’s Up?” How much do I tip at a restaurant? What’s the

difference between “football” and “soccer”? This session will dig into

American slang, idioms and unique customs. Practice new vocabulary and

ask questions!

Graduate Sidekicks Student Panel

Presenters: Graduate Sidekicks

Locations: (refer to group color)

Come to the popular panel of current Northwestern graduate students! The

Graduate Sidekicks (current graduate students and orientation leaders) will

discuss academics, the out-of-class experience, and will provide suggestions

on surviving graduate school at NU. These panels will feature current

Master’s and PhD students. Bring your questions!

Your Student Visa Status

Presenters: Nick Seamons, Colleen Seaton, Stephanie Cisneros,

Deborah Kaltman

Location: (refer to group color)

Your F-1 or J-1 student visa status is your responsibility! The IO is here to

help you understand all of the F-1/J-1 visa rules, so you can properly maintain

your status and focus on your studies. We will review the rules and answer

your questions.

U.S. Academic Culture

Presenters: Graduate Sidekicks

Location: (refer to group color)

Graduate Sidekicks (current international and American graduate students)

will discuss key features of the US academic culture, including teaching styles,

study groups, working with professors and more. They will also answer your

questions!

Session Descriptions 5

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4

US Slang and Idioms

Presenters: Emlyn Torres and Cara Lawson, International Office

Location: (refer to group color) What is “What’s Up?” How much do I tip at a restaurant? What’s the

difference between “football” and “soccer”? This session will dig into

American slang, idioms and unique customs. Practice new vocabulary and

ask questions!

Graduate Sidekicks Student Panel

Presenters: Graduate Sidekicks

Locations: (refer to group color)

Come to the popular panel of current Northwestern graduate students! The

Graduate Sidekicks (current graduate students and orientation leaders) will

discuss academics, the out-of-class experience, and will provide suggestions

on surviving graduate school at NU. These panels will feature current

Master’s and PhD students. Bring your questions!

Your Student Visa Status

Presenters: Nick Seamons, Colleen Seaton, Stephanie Cisneros,

Deborah Kaltman

Location: (refer to group color)

Your F-1 or J-1 student visa status is your responsibility! The IO is here to

help you understand all of the F-1/J-1 visa rules, so you can properly maintain

your status and focus on your studies. We will review the rules and answer

your questions.

U.S. Academic Culture

Presenters: Graduate Sidekicks

Location: (refer to group color)

Graduate Sidekicks (current international and American graduate students)

will discuss key features of the US academic culture, including teaching styles,

study groups, working with professors and more. They will also answer your

questions!

Session Descriptions 5

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US Slang and Idioms

Presenters: Emlyn Torres and Cara Lawson, International Office

Location: (refer to group color) What is “What’s Up?” How much do I tip at a restaurant? What’s the

difference between “football” and “soccer”? This session will dig into

American slang, idioms and unique customs. Practice new vocabulary and

ask questions!

Graduate Sidekicks Student Panel

Presenters: Graduate Sidekicks

Locations: (refer to group color)

Come to the popular panel of current Northwestern graduate students! The

Graduate Sidekicks (current graduate students and orientation leaders) will

discuss academics, the out-of-class experience, and will provide suggestions

on surviving graduate school at NU. These panels will feature current

Master’s and PhD students. Bring your questions!

Your Student Visa Status

Presenters: Nick Seamons, Colleen Seaton, Stephanie Cisneros,

Deborah Kaltman

Location: (refer to group color)

Your F-1 or J-1 student visa status is your responsibility! The IO is here to

help you understand all of the F-1/J-1 visa rules, so you can properly maintain

your status and focus on your studies. We will review the rules and answer

your questions.

U.S. Academic Culture

Presenters: Graduate Sidekicks

Location: (refer to group color)

Graduate Sidekicks (current international and American graduate students)

will discuss key features of the US academic culture, including teaching styles,

study groups, working with professors and more. They will also answer your

questions!

Session Descriptions 5

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Sess

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US Slang and Idioms

Presenters: Emlyn Torres and Cara Lawson, International Office

Location: (refer to group color) What is “What’s Up?” How much do I tip at a restaurant? What’s the

difference between “football” and “soccer”? This session will dig into

American slang, idioms and unique customs. Practice new vocabulary and

ask questions!

Graduate Sidekicks Student Panel

Presenters: Graduate Sidekicks

Locations: (refer to group color)

Come to the popular panel of current Northwestern graduate students! The

Graduate Sidekicks (current graduate students and orientation leaders) will

discuss academics, the out-of-class experience, and will provide suggestions

on surviving graduate school at NU. These panels will feature current

Master’s and PhD students. Bring your questions!

Your Student Visa Status

Presenters: Nick Seamons, Colleen Seaton, Stephanie Cisneros,

Deborah Kaltman

Location: (refer to group color)

Your F-1 or J-1 student visa status is your responsibility! The IO is here to

help you understand all of the F-1/J-1 visa rules, so you can properly maintain

your status and focus on your studies. We will review the rules and answer

your questions.

U.S. Academic Culture

Presenters: Graduate Sidekicks

Location: (refer to group color)

Graduate Sidekicks (current international and American graduate students)

will discuss key features of the US academic culture, including teaching styles,

study groups, working with professors and more. They will also answer your

questions!

Session Descriptions 5

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8-10am Check-in available at TECH

9:30-11:30am Campus Tours with assigned Sidekick

11:30-12:45pm Lunch at Norris

12:45pm Come to TECH!

1-1:30pm Welcome Address

1:30-1:40pm BREAK

1:40-4:50pm (refer to page 4 & below)

4:50-5:30pm Walk to Hotel Orrington

5:30-7:30pm

Reception at Hilton Orrington -

Dean Dwight McBride of The Graduate

School Welcome

At 1 pm, we will have opening remarks by IO Director Ravi

Shankar, and you will meet the rest of the IO staff. At 1:40 pm,

rotating sessions will start. Your group is assigned based on the

first letter of your family name/last name/surname:

A-G: Red group (Room LR2)

H-L: Yellow group (Room LR3)

M-S: Green group (Room LR4)

T-Z: Blue group (Room LR5)

At 5 pm, everyone will walk down Sheridan Road to the Hilton

Orrington Hotel for the Welcome Reception. Enjoy!

Welcome to Graduate ISO! In the morning, you can choose to go on a campus tour with the

Graduate Sidekicks, then join them for lunch at Norris University

Center (NU’s student union). Everyone should return to

Technological Institute (“Tech”) by 12:45 pm.

3

International Office Campus & Community Resource Fair

September 23rd, 11:30am-2pm

Louis Room, Norris University Center

All students, scholars, and families are welcome!

YOU’RE INVITED TO:

Meet NU: 5 campus departments, 5 pm, 5 Thursdays in October!

This new series will introduce you to key campus departments!

10/2: Religious Life 10/9: Make-up Graduate ISO session

10/16: Student Health Insurance 10/23: University Career Services

10/30: Counseling & Psychological Services

All events are at the International Office @ 5 pm.

International Spouse & Family Coffee Hour

Every Monday @ 11:00am

1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston

Children welcome!

Reminders:

CTA U-Pass distribution for new TGS and McCormick MS & PhD students will take place in the Tech lobby from 8:30 am to

4:30 pm on Thursday, September 11, 2014.

6

8-10am Check-in available at TECH

9:30-11:30am Campus Tours with assigned Sidekick

11:30-12:45pm Lunch at Norris

12:45pm Come to TECH!

1-1:30pm Welcome Address

1:30-1:40pm BREAK

1:40-4:50pm (refer to page 4 & below)

4:50-5:30pm Walk to Hotel Orrington

5:30-7:30pm

Reception at Hilton Orrington -

Dean Dwight McBride of The Graduate

School Welcome

At 1 pm, we will have opening remarks by IO Director Ravi

Shankar, and you will meet the rest of the IO staff. At 1:40 pm,

rotating sessions will start. Your group is assigned based on the

first letter of your family name/last name/surname:

A-G: Red group (Room LR2)

H-L: Yellow group (Room LR3)

M-S: Green group (Room LR4)

T-Z: Blue group (Room LR5)

At 5 pm, everyone will walk down Sheridan Road to the Hilton

Orrington Hotel for the Welcome Reception. Enjoy!

Welcome to Graduate ISO! In the morning, you can choose to go on a campus tour with the

Graduate Sidekicks, then join them for lunch at Norris University

Center (NU’s student union). Everyone should return to

Technological Institute (“Tech”) by 12:45 pm.

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International Office Campus & Community Resource Fair

September 23rd, 11:30am-2pm

Louis Room, Norris University Center

All students, scholars, and families are welcome!

YOU’RE INVITED TO:

Meet NU: 5 campus departments, 5 pm, 5 Thursdays in October!

This new series will introduce you to key campus departments!

10/2: Religious Life 10/9: Make-up Graduate ISO session

10/16: Student Health Insurance 10/23: University Career Services

10/30: Counseling & Psychological Services

All events are at the International Office @ 5 pm.

International Spouse & Family Coffee Hour

Every Monday @ 11:00am

1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston

Children welcome!

Reminders:

CTA U-Pass distribution for new TGS and McCormick MS & PhD students will take place in the Tech lobby from 8:30 am to

4:30 pm on Thursday, September 11, 2014.

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Map: Tech to the Hilton Orrington Hotel

Reception @ Hilton Orrington Hotel Welcome Reception will be held at the Hilton Orrington in

downtown Evanston with the reception beginning at 5:30pm

and ending at 7:30pm. Look for International Office Staff

carrying purple balloons as they lead you to the Hilton by foot.

If you already have your Wildcard, you can take the Intercampus

Shuttle. The Intercampus Shuttle picks up at Sheridan and

Noyes, across the street from Tech. The shuttle departs at 5:09

pm and 5:24 pm.

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Thank you! The IO would like to thank the following for their involvement in

G-ISO, and for their continued support of international students at

Northwestern: Dean Dwight McBride of The Graduate School, Whole

Foods, Hilton Orrington Hotel, & NU Athletics.

The IO would also like to thank the Graduate Sidekicks for all their

hard work in answering your questions, preparing for G-ISO and

serving on the Student Panels: Xiao (head sidekick), Abdoulaye,

Abdullateef, Andrea, Binbin, Bola, Chang, Clare, Deniz, Emily, Faith,

Farah, Jeane, Jialun, Jordan, Kalyani, Lisa, Matthew, Ping, Shengyang,

Yanning, Yuchen, Zizhuo.

Technological “TECH” Institute Map

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Map: Tech to the Hilton Orrington Hotel

Reception @ Hilton Orrington Hotel Welcome Reception will be held at the Hilton Orrington in

downtown Evanston with the reception beginning at 5:30pm

and ending at 7:30pm. Look for International Office Staff

carrying purple balloons as they lead you to the Hilton by foot.

If you already have your Wildcard, you can take the Intercampus

Shuttle. The Intercampus Shuttle picks up at Sheridan and

Noyes, across the street from Tech. The shuttle departs at 5:09

pm and 5:24 pm.

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Thank you! The IO would like to thank the following for their involvement in

G-ISO, and for their continued support of international students at

Northwestern: Dean Dwight McBride of The Graduate School, Whole

Foods, Hilton Orrington Hotel, & NU Athletics.

The IO would also like to thank the Graduate Sidekicks for all their

hard work in answering your questions, preparing for G-ISO and

serving on the Student Panels: Xiao (head sidekick), Abdoulaye,

Abdullateef, Andrea, Binbin, Bola, Chang, Clare, Deniz, Emily, Faith,

Farah, Jeane, Jialun, Jordan, Kalyani, Lisa, Matthew, Ping, Shengyang,

Yanning, Yuchen, Zizhuo.

Technological “TECH” Institute Map

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Welcome from the Director On behalf of the International Office and the Office of the

Provost, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Northwestern

University. Now that you have arrived, we look forward to

working with each of you and providing you with the support

you need to accomplish your academic goals. We offer a variety

of educational, social and recreational programs throughout the

year; they are designed to enhance your educational experience

here at Northwestern. We hope that you actively participate in

these programs and provide us with feedback to enable us to

improve your experience.

Please do not hesitate to contact the IO staff if you have

questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Ravi Shankar, Director

The International Office

IO Staff Ravi Shankar Director

Nick Seamons Associate Director

Colleen Seaton Assistant Director

Theresa Johnson Coordinator

Adam Blough Advisor (KSM MBA, MMM & JD/MBA)

Stephanie Cisneros Advisor

Ariana Drule Advisor

Debbie Kaltman Advisor

Emlyn Torres Advisor

Angelica Garcia Program Assistant

Cara Lawson Program Assistant

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Welcome from the Director On behalf of the International Office and the Office of the

Provost, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Northwestern

University. Now that you have arrived, we look forward to

working with each of you and providing you with the support

you need to accomplish your academic goals. We offer a variety

of educational, social and recreational programs throughout the

year; they are designed to enhance your educational experience

here at Northwestern. We hope that you actively participate in

these programs and provide us with feedback to enable us to

improve your experience.

Please do not hesitate to contact the IO staff if you have

questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Ravi Shankar, Director

The International Office

IO Staff Ravi Shankar Director

Nick Seamons Associate Director

Colleen Seaton Assistant Director

Theresa Johnson Coordinator

Adam Blough Advisor (KSM MBA, MMM & JD/MBA)

Stephanie Cisneros Advisor

Ariana Drule Advisor

Debbie Kaltman Advisor

Emlyn Torres Advisor

Angelica Garcia Program Assistant

Cara Lawson Program Assistant

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NOTES: 8

Welcome from the Director On behalf of the International Office and the Office of the

Provost, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Northwestern

University. Now that you have arrived, we look forward to

working with each of you and providing you with the support

you need to accomplish your academic goals. We offer a variety

of educational, social and recreational programs throughout the

year; they are designed to enhance your educational experience

here at Northwestern. We hope that you actively participate in

these programs and provide us with feedback to enable us to

improve your experience.

Please do not hesitate to contact the IO staff if you have

questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Ravi Shankar, Director

The International Office

IO Staff Ravi Shankar Director

Nick Seamons Associate Director

Colleen Seaton Assistant Director

Theresa Johnson Coordinator

Adam Blough Advisor (KSM MBA, MMM & JD/MBA)

Stephanie Cisneros Advisor

Ariana Drule Advisor

Debbie Kaltman Advisor

Emlyn Torres Advisor

Angelica Garcia Program Assistant

Cara Lawson Program Assistant

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NOTES: ф

Welcome from the Director On behalf of the International Office and the Office of the

Provost, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Northwestern

University. Now that you have arrived, we look forward to

working with each of you and providing you with the support

you need to accomplish your academic goals. We offer a variety

of educational, social and recreational programs throughout the

year; they are designed to enhance your educational experience

here at Northwestern. We hope that you actively participate in

these programs and provide us with feedback to enable us to

improve your experience.

Please do not hesitate to contact the IO staff if you have

questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Ravi Shankar, Director

The International Office

IO Staff Ravi Shankar Director

Nick Seamons Associate Director

Colleen Seaton Assistant Director

Theresa Johnson Coordinator

Adam Blough Advisor (KSM MBA, MMM & JD/MBA)

Stephanie Cisneros Advisor

Ariana Drule Advisor

Debbie Kaltman Advisor

Emlyn Torres Advisor

Angelica Garcia Program Assistant

Cara Lawson Program Assistant

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The International Office Want to speak with an IO Advisor? Here’s how…

Come in for “Walk-in Advising hours” = you can see an advisor with-

out an appointment!

Evanston Walk-In Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-1pm & 2-4pm

Chicago Walk-In Hours: Wednesday, 9 am-1 pm and 2-4 pm

Connect with the IO: www.northwestern.edu/international

Facebook: search for “Northwestern University International Office”

Twitter: @NUIntOff

Go! U Northwestern!

Break right through that line.

With our colors flying,

We will cheer you all the time,

U! Rah! Rah!

Go U Northwestern

Fight for victory,

Spread far the fame of our fair name

Go Northwestern, win that game!

Go Northwestern Go!

Go Northwestern Go!

Hit 'em hard! Hit 'em low!

Go, Northwestern Go!

Go! U Northwestern!

Break right through that line.

With our colors flying,

We will cheer you all the time,

U! Rah! Rah!

Go U Northwestern

Fight for victory,

Spread far the fame of our fair name

Go Northwestern, win that game!

Northwestern

University

Fight Song (Written by Theodore Van Etten,

class of 1913)

Graduate International

Student Orientation

September 10, 2014

#GISO2014