iCafe and iGrad
International Student Success Workshops
iCafe and iGrad are academic and student support services workshops in which faculty, international student leaders, and experts in the field inform, educate, engage, and inspire international students to enhance their academic and personal success.
This series support international students' transition to SBU by helping them develop four key skill sets that are beneficial to their success. These four key skill sets are:
- Understand the importance of Adjustment Skills.
- Develop Academic Skills and understanding of the U.S. education system.
- Develop Interpersonal Strengths and mental health awareness.
- Explore Career Skills that will prepare the students to be more competitive in their future careers.
iCafe and iGrad offer sessions to support international students at all levels of
study.
Fall 2026
iCafe x iGrad: Working Smarter with A.I. | Academic Skills
Wednesday, Sep. 9 | 2:30 - 4:00 PM | Online Workshop
Learn how to use A.I. tools to support your learning while maintaining academic integrity.
International Student Campus Lifetime | Interpersonal Skills
Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Union Ballroom
Make new friends, enjoy some refreshments, enter to win raffle prizes, and unwind
with a variety of board games.
iCafe: Career Center Resources & Preparing for Experience | Career Skills
Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 12:45 - 1:50 PM | International Student Center
In this workshop, you will learn all about the Career Center, its services, and how
to start your professional experience.
iCafe x iGrad: Presentations & Public Speaking | Academic Skills
Monday, Oct. 5 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | International Student Center
We will review tips/skills on how to develop a presentation and ways you can successfully
tackle public speaking anxiety.
International Student Campus Lifetime | Interpersonal Skills
Monday, Oct. 19 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Union Ballroom
Make new friends, enjoy some refreshments, enter to win raffle prizes, and unwind
with a variety of board games.
iCafe x iGrad: Working Smarter with A.I. | Academic Skills
Wednesday, Sep. 9 | 2:30 - 4:00 PM | Online Workshop
Learn how to use A.I. tools to support your learning while maintaining academic integrity.
International Student Campus Lifetime | Interpersonal Skills
Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Union Ballroom
Make new friends, enjoy some refreshments, enter to win raffle prizes, and unwind
with a variety of board games.
iCafe x iGrad: Presentations & Public Speaking | Academic Skills
Monday, Oct. 5 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | International Student Center
We will review tips/skills on how to develop a presentation and ways you can successfully
tackle public speaking anxiety.
International Student Campus Lifetime | Interpersonal Skills
Monday, Oct. 19 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Union Ballroom
Make new friends, enjoy some refreshments, enter to win raffle prizes, and unwind
with a variety of board games.
iGrad: Level Up Your LinkedIn | Career Skills
Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 12:45 - 1:50 PM | International Student Center
Learn strategies on creating a LinkedIn profile that highlights your experience and
stand out to employers.
iGrad: Intercultural Communication & Professional Etiquette | Career Skills
Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | International Student Center
This session is designed to equip international graduate students with the essential
interpersonal and professional skills necessary for success in a globalized workplace.
iGrad: Approaching Fellowship Funding for International Students | Academic Skills
Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Online Workshop
Learn how to approach competitive, merit-based external fellowships available for
international students.