Sunday 28 September 2014

Week 3 at the ISC

Week 3 is already here, and we have plenty of events planned for you to participate and enjoy. From this week onwards the ISC is holding ‘Welcome home’ – a series of workshops for new international students, designed to ease the process of moving and studying in a new country.In addition, this week we are hosting our first cultural event, devoted to Bulgaria and co-hosting the InterUni Competition, as well as having a trip to Durham. And, of course, the ISC Lounge welcomes you every weekday from 12 to 4 pm for a nice chat with friendly people from around the world or just a warm cup of tea and coffee.
What’s going on at the ISC this week:
29/09: Culture Evening - Bulgaria, 7.30pm @ ISC.
30/09:  ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm @ ISC.
30/09: ‘Welcome Home’ Session 3 - How to study in the UK, 6-8pm @ ISC.
30/09: Online Registration for ISC trip to Durham trip goes live @ 6.30pm.
1/10: Ticket sale for Durham, 7-8.30pm @ ISC.
2/10: ISC Pub night, 9pm @ Greenmantle.
3/10: International InterUni Competition, 10.30pm @ Silk
4/10: ISC Trip to Durham, 7.45am-7.30pm.

This week is also India and South Asia week, which is also supported by the ISC. As part of the week, many interesting and exciting events are going to be held around the University, for everyone to enjoy.  

To get more details on all of our events go to http://www.edinburghisc.com.

If you want to be more up to date with the happenings at the ISC, join our mailing list:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ASQYlmLlNjlEIP50-Bn1ufEffbaDzhGNskg0OuYl0u8/viewform

Have an amazing week!

Your ISC

Sunday 21 September 2014

Week 2 at the ISC

Time flies and we have already reached the 2nd week of this semester. If you have free time, join us at our lounge every weekday from 12 to 4pm for a cup of tea or coffee and lots of fun. We’ll also be hosting our weekly Coffee Evening on Tuesday and Pub Night on Thursday, as well as  having our first event of the year and trip to Lindisfarne and North Berwick.

What’s on at the ISC:

22/09: Welcome to Scotland!, 7.30pm @ ISC.
23/09:  ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm @ ISC.
23/09: Online Registration for ISC trip to Lindisfarne and North Berwick trip goes live @ 6.30pm
24/09: Ticket sale for Lindisfarne and North Berwick, 7-8.30pm @ ISC.
25/09: ISC Pub night, 9pm @ Greenmantle.
27/09: ISC Trip to North Berwick and Lindisfarne, 8.30am-6pm.

To get more details on our events go to http://www.edinburghisc.com.
If you want to be more up to date with the happenings at the ISC, join our mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ASQYlmLlNjlEIP50-Bn1ufEffbaDzhGNskg0OuYl0u8/viewform

Have a nice week! :)

Your ISC

Sunday 14 September 2014

Week 1 at the ISC

Hope that all of you have had a wonderful and memorable Fresher’s experience. Even though Fresher’s week has passed, the ISC carries on. Join us at the ISC Lounge for a nice chat, fun games or just a hot cup of tea and coffee! The ISC Lounge is open every work day, Monday to Friday, from 12-4pm, except for Tuesdays, when we’re open for 2 extra hours for our weekly coffee evening. We're also going to have two trips to choose from this week - we're going both to see Loch Katrine and for a hiking trip to Ben Lomond. 

What's on at the ISC in Week 1

16/09:  Weekly ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm @ ISC.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1542356909328113/

16/09: Ticket sale for Loch Katrine and Ben Lomond trips, 7.30pm @ ISC.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1533619533541331/
18/09: ISC Pub night, 9pm @ Greenmantle.
https://www.facebook.com/events/674472352630023/
20/09: ISC Trip to Loch Katrine.
https://www.facebook.com/events/499179246885810/ 

20/09: ISC Trip to Ben Lomond
To get more details on our events go to http://www.edinburghisc.com.

If you want to be more up to date with the happenings at the ISC, join our mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ASQYlmLlNjlEIP50-Bn1ufEffbaDzhGNskg0OuYl0u8/viewform

Have a fun week! :)
Your ISC

Wednesday 3 September 2014

Fresher’s Week at the ISC!


September is here, and so is Fresher’s and the ISC! The ISC Lounge reopens on Sunday, 7th of September 11am - 4 pm and will be open throughout Fresher’s Monday to Friday 12-4pm. Join us there for a nice chat with friendly people and a hot beverage.  We have also planned a very special Fresher’s week programme filled with interesting events, tours and trips for all of you, whether you are new to Edinburgh or a returning student.

What's on at the ISC during Fresher's

08/09: Practical Tour of Edinburgh, 1-3pm, meet @ ISC.
09/09: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm @ ISC.
https://www.facebook.com/events/329936643850579/
10/09: Historical Tour, 1-2.30pm, meet @ ISC.

10/09: Ticket Sale: ISC Trip to St. Andrews, 5.30-7pm @ ISC.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1539372259610323
10/09: Potluck, 7.30 pm @ ISC.
https://www.facebook.com/events/667366716693051/
11/09: Practical Tour, 1-3pm, meet @ ISC. 

11/09: First Volunteers Sign-up meeting, 8pm @ ISC.
https://www.facebook.com/events/323545941155933/
11/09: ISC Pub night, 9pm @ Greenmantle.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1462232144041835/
12/09: Historical Tour, 1-2.30pm, meet @ ISC.
13/09: Trip to St. Andrews. Event is ticketed.
https://www.facebook.com/events/850348674990345/

14/09: First Sunday Lunch (hosted by Chaplaincy, EUSA Global, International Office and ISC), 12.30-2.30pm @ Chaplaincy Centre Auditorium. 
14/09: Walk up Arthurs Seat, 2-4pm, meet @ ISC.

Friendly ISC people can also be seen at the International Day and Society Variety on Sunday, 7th of September and the International CafĂ© throughout Fresher’s.
To get the full schedule go to http://www.edinburghisc.com.
If you want to be more up to date with the happenings at the ISC, join our mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ASQYlmLlNjlEIP50-Bn1ufEffbaDzhGNskg0OuYl0u8/viewform

Hope to see you soon and have an unforgettable Fresher’s! :)

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