The University of Texas at Tyler International Student Highlights uttyler.edu/oip | Spring 2017 Shiyang Xu proudly flew China’s flag to represent her home country in the 2016 Flag Parade. Fokhrul Alam flew the Bangladesh flag in the 2016 Flag Parade organized by the Office of International Programs. INTERNATIONAL FEST Fall 2016 Students kicked off 2016’s International Fest with flags flying high in the school’s first annual Flag Parade. Fifty-two flags were flown to represent countries and cultures from all over the world that have become a part of UT Tyler’s International community. SPRING 2017 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION The Spring 2017 International Student Orientation was held in the UC Ballroom on Thursday, 12 January, 2017. 34 new students learned about the helpful services provided by UT Tyler support offices across campus, and played interactive games that encouraged communication. Attendees also enjoyed a yummy lunch from Marco’s Pizza located right here in Tyler! GLOBAL PATRIOTS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Global Patriots brings together all of UT Tyler’s International Student Organizations, which include ASO, ASA, HAS, ISA, and MSA. ARE YOU INVOLVED? Explore www.uttyler.edu/sll/ studentorganizations/ organizations.php to find an organization or association for you! REVIEW THE OIP EVENT CALENDAR! uttyler.edu/calendar/ Watch our international student videos on YouTube! www.youtube.com/ user/uttyleroip Check for new videos coming this month! Visit the PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE Facility! Get your OPT Application picture here. Note: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for a U.S. passport. The Passport Acceptance Facility is open Monday through Friday from 12:00PM to 4:00PM. 3620 Varsity Drive Tyler, Texas 75701 Call 903-565-6155 or email [email protected]to find out more! INTENSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE The English Language Institute at UT Tyler is an intensive ESL school with experienced teachers holding degrees related to education and TOEFL. Small classes allow our dedicated faculty to meet individual needs of students and provide high-quality instruction. Students can also take advantage of on-campus housing and learn about campus resources and programs. All students are welcome to come join in on the Conversation Corner Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 PM. If you or a family member are interested in attending the IELI, call 903-565-6155 and select option one or email [email protected]. Start shaping your future with IELI! OIP Shuttle FREE Transportation to Walmart The shuttle leaves from the OIP every Friday at 3:00 pm and returns at 4:30 pm. Sign-up is required 10 minutes prior to departure.
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The University of Texas at Tyler
International Student Highlights uttyler.edu/oip | Spring 2017
Shiyang Xu proudly
flew China’s flag to
represent her
home country in
the 2016 Flag
Parade.
Fokhrul Alam flew the
Bangladesh flag in the
2016 Flag Parade
organized by the Office
of International Programs.
INTERNATIONAL FEST Fall 2016
Students kicked off 2016’s International
Fest with flags flying high in the school’s
first annual Flag Parade. Fifty-two flags
were flown to represent countries and
cultures from all over the world that have
become a part of UT Tyler’s
International community.
SPRING 2017 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION The Spring 2017 International
Student Orientation was held in the UC
Ballroom on Thursday, 12
January, 2017.
34 new students learned about the
helpful services provided by UT Tyler
support offices across campus, and
played interactive games that
encouraged communication.
Attendees also enjoyed a yummy lunch
from Marco’s Pizza located right here
in Tyler!
GLOBAL
PATRIOTS AND
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
Global Patriots brings
together all of UT Tyler’s
International Student
Organizations, which
include ASO, ASA, HAS,
ISA, and MSA.
ARE YOU
INVOLVED?
Explore
www.uttyler.edu/sll/
studentorganizations/
organizations.php to find
an organization or
association for you!
REVIEW THE
OIP EVENT
CALENDAR!
uttyler.edu/calendar/
Watch our international
student videos on
YouTube!
www.youtube.com/
user/uttyleroip
Check for new
videos coming
this month!
Visit the PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE Facility!
Get your OPT Application picture here. Note: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for a
IELI STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS UT Tyler IELI students Olga Zapolska (Ukraine)
and Omar Alruwaili (Saudi Arabia) successfully
completed level 6 of the intensive English
program. Both students are now currently
enrolled at UT Tyler. Olga is in the MBA pro-
gram, and Omar is in the pre-nursing program.
Congratulations to them both, and we wish
them the best! Their success is our success.
Olga Zapolska Omar Alruwaili
Attention Health Care
Professions Faculty
ENGLISH FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS The IELI is offering a seminar this spring, March 13 – 16 for all students in health care professions who desire to improve their English skills.
