General:
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Advise international students regarding social and acculturation issues.
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Support and advise international and cultural groups.
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Mentor and maintain regular contact with students in assigned Diwani group.
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Collaborate with other offices, departments, and branch campuses to organize student programs that incorporate a cultural and/or international perspective (see below for listing).
Educational Programs:
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Pizza & Politics
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International Day: Connecting Cultures
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World Religions Day
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Big Questions Dinner: Collaborative program with the Office of Personal Development
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Peer Facilitators Training
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Food for Thought
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International Education Week: Collaborative program with Qatar Foundation and other Education City centers
Study Abroad and Exchange Programs:
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Advise students who wish to study abroad regarding programs and options.
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Organize orientation programs for students who study abroad.
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Plan workshops on cultural adjustment, reentry issues, and other related topics.
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Liaise with the Office of International Education in Pittsburgh to facilitate study abroad and campus exchange programs.
Immigration:
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Advise international students regarding immigration/visa procedures.
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Liaise with the Qatar Foundation to process residency permit and exit visa requests for QF-sponsored international students.
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Inform international students about changes in immigration regulations and about upcoming events.