Global Student Engagement- CGCSE UGA

Global Student Engagement- CGCSE UGA Global Student Engagement enhances the student-learning environment through programs and services that internationalize the campus experience.

The International Student Life Office within the Division of Student Affairs strives to serve as "An Archway to UGA" for international students as well as "An Archway to the World" for those seeking an international experience within the University and Athens communities. ISL offers numerous events, programs, and services that support international students as well as promote internationalization

on the UGA campus including: orientation for new and transfer international students, a weekly coffee hour during the fall and spring semesters, international festivals, a peer mentor program, social and cultural opportunities to meet other students within the UGA community, cultural events, organizational advisement for thirty international and multinational groups, personal and crisis counseling/referral, and leadership development opportunities for both U.S. and international students. ISL programs and services provide cultural and educational opportunities for international and domestic students to interact and share their cultures with the University and Athens communities. Additionally, by volunteering and/or serving as a student leader with the ISL office, UGA students have the unique opportunity to develop intercultural leadership skills within an international setting. Please contact the office for more information about specific events, leadership opportunities, as well as how to get involved with ISL.

🌍🔥 Meet Squad 6 – The Striking Sixes! 🔥🌎They’re here to guide, support, and hype you through every step of your orientat...
07/18/2025

🌍🔥 Meet Squad 6 – The Striking Sixes! 🔥🌎
They’re here to guide, support, and hype you through every step of your orientation journey! 🧭

🌍 Language Labs is back and we’re looking for interns!Are you interested in helping international students practice thei...
07/02/2025

🌍 Language Labs is back and we’re looking for interns!

Are you interested in helping international students practice their English, sharing your experiences of American culture and student life at UGA, and building a stronger sense of community on campus?

Apply to become a Language Labs Intern for 2025–2026!

Interns will serve as peer instructors and cultural ambassadors, leading fun, interactive sessions designed to build confidence and fluency in real-world English.

🗓️ Applications are open now through Friday, August 15

🔗 Find the link in our bio to apply!

✨️ Don't mind us, just reminiscing about Steeet Fest ✨️Enjoy these digicam pics! ^0^
05/12/2025

✨️ Don't mind us, just reminiscing about Steeet Fest ✨️

Enjoy these digicam pics! ^0^

Congratulations to Animesh Paul, the 2025 recipient of the Peermohamed Award!This award recognizes international student...
05/02/2025

Congratulations to Animesh Paul, the 2025 recipient of the Peermohamed Award!

This award recognizes international students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and a strong commitment to intercultural exchange.

Animesh’s contributions have made a lasting impact on the UGA community, and we are proud to honor his achievements!

The ISL Awards celebrate the hard work and amazing student leaders that have contributed to the success of cultural prog...
04/30/2025

The ISL Awards celebrate the hard work and amazing student leaders that have contributed to the success of cultural programming and intercultural learning at the University of Georgia. Today, we will be honoring the award winners in the following categories:

Staff Nominations:
Coffee Hour Award of Excellence: Sri Lankan Student Association
Campus and Community Support Award: Josh Garrett
Volunteer of the Year Award: Loski Jin
Outstanding Graduate Student: Nancy Alila (not pictured)
Outstanding Senior: Godwin Bulosan
Rising Star: Linrou Lui
Snizhana Radzetska: Uyi Ugiagbe

Individual (Organization Nominated):
Emerging Leader of the Year Award: Neha Gupta, Indian Student Association
Senior Leader of the Year Award: Sanna Negahdar and Irene Jacob

Organizations:
Outstanding Advertising/Promotion Award: Pakistani Student Association
Most Improved Organization: African Graduate Students’ Forum
Cultural Collaboration Award: Pakistani Student Association
Jackie Minus International Student Organization of the Year: African Graduate Students’ Forum

Congratulations again, and thank you for your hard work! ✨️

Happy Reading Day! ISL wishes you the best of luck on finals; y’all got this! 🫶🤩
04/29/2025

Happy Reading Day!

ISL wishes you the best of luck on finals; y’all got this! 🫶🤩

HAPPY LAST FRIDAY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR‼️🥹Thank you to everyone that came to our last Coffee Hour with the Pakistani Studen...
04/25/2025

HAPPY LAST FRIDAY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR‼️🥹

Thank you to everyone that came to our last Coffee Hour with the Pakistani Student Association () today! We hope you enjoyed the traditional food and music, and learned more about Pakistani culture ☕😊

Shoutout to everyone that’s been regularly attending Coffee Hour this year! Graduating seniors, we hope you had a blast coming to these events throughout your time at UGA, and that you will look back on your Friday mornings with fond memories :’) 🫂❤️

Last Friday, we hosted the Arab Cultural Association () in our Memorial Hall Ballroom! 😍Hope you enjoyed the night; we l...
04/23/2025

Last Friday, we hosted the Arab Cultural Association () in our Memorial Hall Ballroom! 😍

Hope you enjoyed the night; we loved the mocktail and henna stations, ethnic food, vibrant music, and learning some fun cultural dances! 🎉

It’s sad to say that this was our last Culture Night of the year ☹️; thank you so much to everyone that’s been attending and supporting ISL and our amazing organizations

Last Thursday, the Pakistani Student Association () hosted an amazing culture night! 🥰From the music to the energy on th...
04/21/2025

Last Thursday, the Pakistani Student Association () hosted an amazing culture night! 🥰

From the music to the energy on the dance floor, plus seeing everyone in their stunning traditional wear, it was such an awesome way to celebrate. 🎉🎉

Thank you so much for everyone who came, and we hope you had as much fun as we did!

It’s that bittersweet time of year, and we want to celebrate YOU! ✨We cordially invite you to participate in Internation...
04/19/2025

It’s that bittersweet time of year, and we want to celebrate YOU! ✨

We cordially invite you to participate in International Student Life’s International Recognition Celebration on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, from 11:00am-1:00pm in the Richard B. Russell Building (Special Collections Library). 🎓🎉

This free celebration is for all international students, International Student Life student leaders, students who have contributed to the internationalization of the UGA community, and their families and friends to honor our students' achievements in an intimate atmosphere. This celebration is open to all students graduating in Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025.

You can bring 4-5 guests! A reception will follow the ceremony, and you will also be provided a souvenir gift, a photo opportunity with UGA Vice President Dr. Michelle Cook, and a fun photo booth! 📸

Please RSVP by Sunday, April 27th at 5PM by scanning the QR Code, going to bit.ly/islceleb25, or visiting the link in our bio.

Additionally, if you would like to give a one-minute speech at the event, then please send a copy of your speech to [email protected] by midnight Monday, April 28th!

Here to confirm that Robert Lewandowski did in fact score 5 goals in 9 minutes 😳Thank you to everyone that came to Coffe...
04/18/2025

Here to confirm that Robert Lewandowski did in fact score 5 goals in 9 minutes 😳

Thank you to everyone that came to Coffee Hour with the Polish Student Association () today! Hope you learned more about their culture and enjoyed the delicious pierogi!

Come out to our LAST COFFEE HOUR OF THE YEAR next Friday with the Pakistani Student Association ()! Lets end it off strong! 🥹💪

In honor of National Student Worker Appreciation Week, we wanted to show our appreciation for our department’s amazing s...
04/18/2025

In honor of National Student Worker Appreciation Week, we wanted to show our appreciation for our department’s amazing student staff! 😍

We are highlighting our Graduate Assistant, who manages several ISL programs such as Coffee Hours and ISL Student Organizations, our Communication Interns, who runs ISL’s social media and takes photos at our events, and one of our Office Assistants, who helps with a variety of tasks and programs in the department such as Coffee Hours and Street Fest!

Swipe to meet the ISL team ➡️

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