Congratulations on finishing the fall semester! We hope that everyone is able to rest and enjoy this well-deserved and needed break from classes. Please note that International Place will be closed for the winter break starting Wednesday, December 23, and will re-open on Monday, January 4, 2021. Enjoy your winter break, and Happy Holidays! 
Happy Hanukkah to all of our community members who are celebrating throughout the next week! ✨🕎✨ 
We are excited to announce that the 2020 International Autumn Gala is now available to watch on the I-Place website! We hope you enjoy watching performances from your fellow students, and hearing from some great members of the Claremont Colleges community. Thank you to everyone who participated! Please visit the link in our bio to view the show. 
Scripps International Community (SIC) is a student-run organization at Scripps College that is dedicated to facilitating the transition of self-identified international students into college life abroad. SIC and its members promote the inclusion of international students on campus, and also aim to offer the Scripps community a social and cultural environment to learn about life abroad. You can find SIC on IG at: @scripps.international 
The International Student Mentor Program (ISMP) at Pomona College is a resource for all international students on campus from their first year & beyond. ISMP consists of a dedicated group of students who coordinate a first-year student mentor program, pairing new students with upperclassmen to ease the transition into college in the United States; organize social events, discussions, & learning opportunities open to all students; & stand as advocates & resource providers for all international students' needs, fostering an inclusive international community at Pomona College. You can find ISMP on IG at: @ismpstagram 
Pitzer International Students Association (PISA) is a club dedicated to the involvement of the international community at Pitzer College with the rest of the student body & our locality. The group's goals are to engage the student body to learn from various cultures, gain a better understanding of others' experiences, & encourage students to try new things. PISA is a fairly young organization & seeks your support through attendance at meeting & events, & engaging on social media! Contact PISA at: facebook.com/PitzerPISA 
Today we are highlighting I-Connect at CMC! International Connect (I-Connect) is a student-run organization that fosters a supportive & inclusive community for international-identifying students & affiliates at CMC. I-Connect provides a space & support network where members can discuss the different struggles international-identifying students may face. The group hosts regular meetings, plans cultural activities, provides educational support, leads career-building events, & facilitates a mentorship program for first-year students. You can email I-Connect at iconnect.cmc@gmail.com or find them on Instagram: @iconnect.cmc 
The first international group we are spotlighting for International Education Week, is the NISSO Leader team! The NISSO Leaders are a mix of international students from CMC, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps. They welcome new international students to Claremont & ensure that they have the smoothest transition to college life as possible. They support International Place during the NISSO program by facilitating activities and discussions. During the academic year, they lead their NISSO Groups and host social and academic-related programs for first-years. Contact NISSO Leaders directly by messaging them through their Instagram account: @nissoleaders 
This week is International Education Week! IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of an effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. I-Place will be profiling some great international groups in the Claremont international community throughout the week. We hope to highlight the many vital ways that international students and international education contribute toward bettering Claremont, the U.S., and the world.