During Global Gopher Experiences, 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 Experiences.
Summer 2025 Sessions
Meet Your College Fellows
Level Up For Career Success
How to Take Care of Your Health & Navigate U.S. Healthcare
Welcome to Your Home State MN
Join ISSS in partnership with Global Minnesota and other Minnesota colleges for a webinar to learn more about Minnesota state. You'll discover important resources, learn more about the other colleges, and get tips on adjusting to Minnesota, including activities for all seasons, layering up for the cold, and what to expect when you arrive in the U.S.
Watch the Welcome to Your Home State webinar on YouTube
Preparing for Off-Campus Living
Join ISSS, Housing & Residential Life (HRL), Off-Campus Living (OCL), Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Student Legal Service (SLS) for a webinar that will help you prepare for living off campus and provide important information for a successful transition.
Watch the Preparing for Off-Campus Living webinar on YouTube
Academic Expectations
Learn how to successfully transition to academic life at the University of Minnesota with the Student Writing Support (SWS), Minnesota English Language Program (MELP), and Tutoring & Academic Success Center (TASC).
Watch the Academic Expectations webinar on YouTube
Preparing for your Orientation & Registration (Undergrad ONLY)
ISSS hosted a webinar to highlight your next steps for starting at the University with Orientation & Transition Experiences (OTE), Office of Admissions, and Academic Advisors.
Watch the Preparing for your Orientation & Registration webinar on YouTube
Spring 2025 Sessions
How to Take Care of Your Health and Navigate the U.S. Healthcare System
Boynton Health, the Office of Student Health Benefits, Student Health Benefits Provider - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, and Housing & Residential Life provide information about immunization requirements, vaccination access, health insurance coverage, and the University’s overall measures for campus safety.
Watch the health and wellbeing webinar on YouTube
Review the summary of contact information and resources
Fall 2024 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.
Watch Preparing for Your Orientation and Registration on YouTube
Preparing for Your First 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.
Watch Preparing for Your First Advising Session on YouTube
Preparing for Off-Campus Living
For all international students
ISSS, Housing & Residential Life, Office of Student Affairs, and University Student Legal Service discuss how to navigate off-campus housing such as signing legal documents like a lease, or navigating the UMN Off Campus Housing website.
Watch Preparing for Off-Campus Living on YouTube
Welcome to Your New Home State of Minnesota
For all international students
ISSS and Global Minnesota share about Minnesota and answer frequently asked questions about living here.
Watch Welcome to Minnesota on YouTube
How to Take Care of Your Health and Navigate the U.S. Healthcare System
For all international students
ISSS, Housing & Residential Life, Office of Student Health Benefits and Boynton Health discuss how to navigate well-being and health in the US, including immunizations.
Watch the healthcare webinar on YouTube
Level Up for Career Success
For all international students
ISSS and Career Services share how to navigate student employment, research, volunteering, and off-campus internships.
Watch Level Up for Career Success on YouTube
Meet Your College Fellows
College staff, current international students, and new international students in your college meet and share what they know!
