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Semester 1 & 2
Throughout semesters 1& 2, the International Student Advisory Service host a range of events and activities including a weekly catch-up for international students called 'Coffee & Chat' which takes place on each campus.
Select your campus below to find out more and how to join!
In order to provide a welcoming environment for our students, we will not allow unauthorised solicitation, recruiting, or marketing during this time.
Student groups or societies who would like to promote their upcoming events, recruit for their group, or help with a weekly catch-up can email the team at isas@ulster.ac.uk.
Upcoming Coffee & Chat Sessions
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Belfast Campus
Our International Students Coffee and Chat is Back!
Every Wednesday between 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, our staff from the International Student Advisory Service (ISAS) will meet you at BA-02-The Bridge (the Coffee shop). If you have any questions, want to talk to someone, or just want to enjoy good company, please come along! We are looking forward to seeing you there.
Belfast Date Location Description 27 November 2024
10:30-12:00
UUSU Social Space BD-02 Coffee and Chat - Book Wrapping Fun
Join us for a fantastic opportunity to connect with UUSU friends and support with their fundraising event by wrapping books together. All materials will be supplied, tea, coffee and cookies will be availaible too! Bring your friends along and have some festive fun.
2-5 December 2024
11:00-1:00BC Mall (level 2) - opposite Wellbeing Festive Week
We have festive activities running everyday this week, so check out the schedule below and come and join us.
Monday - Hot Chocolate and Cookies
Tuesday - SIgn up for our Christian Union and Global EnagementDinner
Wednesday - Send a card home and visit our photo booth
Thursday - Christmas crafts, crackers and craic!
Friday - Christmas Photo Competiton - Win a Christmas Hamper of goodies!
11 December 2024
10:30-12:00Paul & Henry Coffee Shop BA- Level 2 Final 2024 Coffee and Chat
Join us for coffee and friendy chat and some christmas surprises!
3 January 2025
10:00-11:30Starbucks BC-Reception Connecting over Coffee and Campus Tour
Join us for coffee to connect and chat. Meet other current international students and welcome our new January arrivals to Ulster. You'llbe joined by our Global Ambassadors and staff to answer any questions you might have. The campus tour will start at 11am from BC Reception.Coffee is on us!
10 January 2025
10:00-11:30Starbucks BC-Reception Connecting over Coffee and Campus Tour
Join us for coffee to connect and chat. Meet other current international students and welcome our new January arrivals to Ulster. You'll be joined by our Global Ambassadors and staff to answer any questions you might have. The campus tour will start at 11am from BC Reception.Coffee is on us!
17 January 2025
10:00-11:30Starbucks BC-Reception Connecting over Coffee and Campus Tour
Join us for coffee to connect and chat. Meet other current international students and welcome our new January arrivals to Ulster. You'll be joined by our Global Ambassadors and staff to answer any questions you might have. The campus tour will start at 11am from BC Reception.Coffee is on us!
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Coleraine Campus
If you would like to speak to a member of staff please drop in to E026 from 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Thursday and 9.00am-4.00pm Friday.
Coleraine Date Location Description 27 November 2024 Global Lounge @12:15pm Thanksgiving Themed Coffee & Chat
A little reminder of home for our American students at our Coffee & Chat this week. We will be having a 'Thanksgiving' theme and all international students are welcome to come and share!2 December - 6 December 2024 Global Lounge @12 - 1pm
Festive Week
We have festive activities running everyday this week, so check out the schedule below and come and join us in the Global Lounge.
Monday - Ornament Making
Tuesday - Christmas Crackers & Mulled Wine
Wednesday - Cookie Decorating, Coffee & Chat
Thursday - Winter Walk
Friday - Christmas Card Writing & Hot Chocolate
13 December 2024 Ticket Only Belfast Christmas Market Trip
A chance to enjoy the festive atmosphere in Belfast and take in the Christmas Market. Students will be picked up by coach in Coleraine and then travel to Belfast campus where they will receive treats and hot chocolate on arrival. You will then have free time to go and explore the Christmas Market and do some festive shopping!
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Derry~Londonderry Campus
Coffee and Chat is a great opportunity for you to come along, meet your friends, classmates and staff over a cup of coffee/tea and enjoy some traybakes.
The ISAS team will be available and happy to answer any questions you may have. We'd love to see you there! ISAS staff are available to you throughout your studies - if you would like to speak to a member of the team then please drop in to MC012, 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Thursday and 9.00am-4.00pm Friday, or contact ISAS@ulster.ac.uk, or ring on 028 95 367030.
Derry ~ Londonderry Date Location Description Monday 18 November Library Cafeteria @ 11.45am Pop in, chat with staff and classmates, and enjoy a cuppa and some traybakes. Our Buddy team will also join us today for a surprise event! Tuesday 19 November MD026 @ 12.15pm Pop in and meet our Community Policing team to find out a bit more about keeping safe while living away from home. Thursday 21 November MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pm A half hour before class for our Data Science students to grab a cuppa and chat with friends and staff members. Tuesday 26 November Library Cafeteria @ 11.45am Can you believe it's Week 10 already - pop in and catch up over a cuppa and hear about plans for the coming holiday celebrations. Tuesday 3 December MI022, Aberfoyle House @ 4.00m As we're almost at the end of semester we'll have a special guest dropping in to say "Well done and Happy Holidays". Here's a clue, he's a big guy with a white beard! You shouldn't miss this, we'll have festive treats and some small Christmas goodies for students and your families. All welcome for Christmas crafts, crackers and craic! Tuesday 10 December Library Cafeteria @ 11.45am Our final Coffee & Chat of the semester and an opportunity to enjoy some festive treats with your classmates and staff members. Hopefully see you there! Thursday 12 December MG Foyer (Level 1) @ 3.30pm A festive Coffee & Chat for our Data Science students - come along and enjoy some festive treats, it's the last opportunity before we finish up for the holidays. Friday 13 December Departing MD @ 8.30am Look out for details of our bus trip to the Christmas Market in Belfast. When we arrive in Belfast, we'll be joined by students from Coleraine and Belfast campuses and will enjoy some festive treats and hot chocolate.