During Global Gopher Events, we want you to meet other international students, connect with campus resources, and learn how to succeed academically and personally at UMN.
Below are recordings from past sessions of Global Gopher Events.
Spring 2024 Sessions
How to Take Care of Your Health and Navigate the U.S. Healthcare System
ISSS, Housing & Residential Life, the Office of Student Health Benefits, and Boynton Health share more about navigating well-being and health in the U.S., including immunizations.
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Fall 2023 Sessions
Preparing for Your Orientation and Registration
For freshmen and transfer students
ISSS and Orientation & Transition Experiences highlight your next steps for starting at the University.
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Preparing for Your Advising Session
For freshmen and transfer students
ISSS and academic advisors share tips for talking to your academic advisor and navigating American culture during advising. Learn how to ask your advisor questions and clarify if you don't understand.
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Preparing for Off-Campus Living
ISSS, Housing & Residential Life, the Office of Student Affairs, and University Student Legal Services share how to navigate off-campus housing, including signing legal documents like a lease.
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How to Take Care of Your Health and Navigate the U.S. Healthcare System
ISSS, Housing & Residential Life, the Office of Student Health Benefits, and Boynton Health share more about navigating well-being and health in the U.S., including immunizations.
Access the recording on YouTube.
Level Up for Career Success
ISSS and Career Services discuss how to navigate student employment, research, volunteering, and off-campus internships.
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Meet Your College Fellows
Meet new faces, know key places, and learn the community spaces for your college. College staff, current international students, and new international students in your college meet and share what they know.
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Fall 2022 Sessions
Preparing for Your Orientation and Registration
For freshmen and transfer students
ISSS and Orientation & Transition Experiences highlight your next steps for starting at the University.
Access the recording on YouTube or MediaSpace.
Preparing for Your Virtual Advising Session
For freshmen and transfer students
ISSS and Orientation & Transition Experiences offer advice on how to talk to your academic advisor and how to navigate American culture during advising. You will learn how to ask your advisor questions and get clarification if you don't understand.
Access the recording on YouTube or MediaSpace.
Preparing for Off-Campus Living
For all international students
ISSS, Housing & Residential Life, Office of Student Affairs, and University Student Legal Services discuss how to navigate off-campus housing, including signing legal documents like a lease.
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Ask Student Leaders
For all international students
Get all your questions answered in this Q&A session with ISSS Student Leaders staff.
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Health and Wellness: How to Take Care of my Health and Navigate Health Benefits
For freshmen and transfer students
Join Housing & Residential Life, Office of Student Health Benefits, and Boynton Health on a webinar on how to navigate well-being and health in the US, including immunizations.
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Level Up for Career Success
Discover how to navigate student employment, research, volunteering, and off-campus internships with Jane Sitter, International Undergraduate Career Consultant. Hosted by ISSS and Career Services.
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Meet Your College Fellows
Join us to meet new faces, know key places and learn the community spaces for your college. College staff, current international students and new international students in your college will meet and share what they know!
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Here are a complete list of recordings from Global Gopher Experiences
Spring 2022 Sessions
Global Gopher Events Academic Session
Access the Undergraduate Session on YouTube and MediaSpace
Access the Graduate Session on YouTube and MediaSpace
Undergraduate and graduate sessions
UMN staff and international students share information about resources available at the University of Minnesota for international students.
Fall 2021 Sessions
Global Gopher Events Kickoff
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For all international students
This is a special virtual opportunity for new international students to make new friends, prepare for classes, and discover all of the amazing services the University offers with advice from experienced international student leaders.
Spring 2021 Sessions
Global Gopher Events Send Off
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For all international students
ISSS staff and international students look forward to the spring semester.
Global Gopher Events Winter Survival Guide
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For all international students
The Global Gopher Leaders and Influencers share their tips for dressing for Minnesota's winters.
Global Gopher Events Academic Session
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For undergraduate/non-degree international students
UMN staff and international students share information about resources available at the University of Minnesota for international students.
Global Gopher Events Kickoff
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ISSS staff and international students start the Spring 2021 Global Gopher Events.
Fall 2020 Sessions
Global Gopher Virtual Send Off
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For all international students
The ISSS staff and international students come together for one last Global Gopher Events session before the start of the Fall 2020 semester.
"Finding Your People Panel" with MCAE and ISSS
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For undergraduate/non-degree international students
Students and staff from the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) talk during the MCAE Kick Off about building community and making connections at the Univerity of Minnesota. MCAE is a campus-wide resource that promotes an inclusive atmosphere to foster and enrich multicultural understanding among all members of the University of Minnesota.
Diversity and Equity in the U.S.
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For all international students
International students and the ISSS staff discuss diversity in the United States including the history of social justice movements.
How to Be a Successful Graduate/Professional Degree Student Using University of Minnesota Resources
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For graduate/professional degree international students
Discover the resources available at the University of Minnesota to support you in becoming a successful and proud Global Gopher.
How to Be a Successful Undergraduate/Non-Degree Student Using University of Minnesota Resources
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For undergraduate/non-degree international students
Discover the resources available at the University of Minnesota to support you in becoming a successful and proud Global Gopher.
How To Be a Leader at the University of Minnesota
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For undergraduate/non-degree international students
The Global Gopher Leaders and others talk about ways to make friends and gain leadership opportunities as a student at the University of Minnesota.
Global Gopher Events Kickoff
Access it on YouTube or MediaSpace
For all international students
This is a special virtual opportunity for new international students to make new friends, prepare for classes, and discover all of the amazing services the University offers with advice from experienced international student leaders.
