Weekly "Table Talk" Programs

Thursday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:30pm
Graduate School Conference Room, 2401 Computer Science Building

January 28: Budgeting- How to manage your money wisely. Share money saving tips with your fellow students.

February 4: Study Skills—Are you a successful student?  Come share your tips with your fellow classmates!  This presentation will give you pointers how to study effectively.

February 18: Driving in the U.S. PART 1 —Information about the Department of Motor Vehicles, necessary documents, taking the written test, getting your driving permit and practicing for the road test.

February 25: Driving in the U.S. PART 2— After you start driving in the U.S.  What to do if you get a traffic violation or get into an accident?  How well do you understand road signs?  Are you a good driver?

March 4: Research Abroad— This presentation will focus on the application process for F-1 students who would like to conduct research in another country other than their home country.

March 11: Study Abroad— This presentation will focus on what F-1 students should do if they would like to study abroad with SBU in a country other than their home country.

March 18: Travel within the United States—Documents you need to carry and utilizing the Internet to find low cost travel options travel within the United States and North America.

March 25: SBU International Fulbrighters meet U.S. Fulbrighters—Current and former Fulbrighters meet and network. This session is for all Fulbright students and scholars and Fulbright alumni.

April 8: Internship and Career/Job topics—Career advice for international students/scholars, resume-building.  Come with questions!

April 15: Paris, Je T’aime movie & Discussion—Several short films about Paris and love. (90 min.) 

April 22: Summer on Long Island—Are you spending your summer here?  Would you like some ideas what to do besides visit New York City?  Long Island is a great place to be during warmer months, please join us for this in-depth look how you can spend an exciting summer here!

April 29: Advanced topics regarding Health Insurance—Are you confused about your health insurance?  Would you like more information?  Please come with all your questions!

May 6: Returning Home and Congratulations Party—Preparing for your return to your home country, what to expect, ideas for adjusting and overcoming “reverse culture shock.”  Small party to follow