Tuesday, 7 January 2014

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Welcome back to Edinburgh for the second semester! Before the actual semester starts, we have a couple of events running. The details can be found in the link provided, a short overview will be in this post!
http://www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/students/new-students/events/international-students

We have the ISC Lounge open from the 12.1. on, Monday to Friday 12-4pm. Feel free to drop in for questions, events or just for a wee chat! There is free tea and coffee 

As a short overview of the events for international students:
7.1.: Re-Freshers'-drop in for tea and coffee, 3pm-4.30pm @ the Chaplaincy, Bristo Square.

8.1.: Chat and Coffee, 10am-11am @ David Hume Conference Room.

11.1.: Airport welcome, 8am-8pm @ Edinburgh Airport.

11.1.: Edinburgh Buddies, 6pm-7pm @ Teviot Dining Room.

11.1.: Meet and Mingle, 7pm-9pm @ Teviot Debating Hall.

12.1.: First International Student Centre Lounge - Tea & Coffee, 12pm-4pm @ ISC (22b Buccleuch Place). This takes place every weekday this week, 12-4pm!

13.1.: Practical Tour of Edinburgh, 1pm-3pm, @ ISC.

14.1.: Practical Tour of Edinburgh, 1pm-3pm, @ ISC.

14.1.: ISC Coffee Evening, 4pm-6pm @ ISC.

15.1.: TEAM Test, 2pm-3pm @ Appleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 3.

15.1.: Potluck Dinner, 7pm-9pm @ ISC.

16.1.: ISC Volunteers Sign-up & Pub Night, 8pm-10pm @ ISC.

17.1.: Historic Tour of Edinburgh, 1pm-3pm @ ISC.

17.1.: Arthur's Seat Climb, 2pm @ ISC. Weather-dependent!

17.1. Exchange 360 Welcome Back Party, 8pm-10pm @ Malone's Pub, 14 Forrest Road.

If you want to keep up-to-date with ISC events via mail, please sign up here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ASQYlmLlNjlEIP50-Bn1ufEffbaDzhGNskg0OuYl0u8/viewform
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Sunday, 8 December 2013

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Dear all,
This week was the last week the ISC is open in this semester!

Thank you for staying with is throughout the year and we hope to see you back when the ISC reopens again on January 13th, just when the next term starts!

Good luck with your exams, enjoy the winter break and merry, merry Christmas and see you in the new year 


 We will be sending out more information regarding events in the upcoming semester in January!
If you want to keep up-to-date with ISC events via mail, please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ASQYlmLlNjlEIP50-Bn1ufEffbaDzhGNskg0OuYl0u8/viewform

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Monday, 2 December 2013



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Revision Week - This term has officially ended! We won't be running the usual events this week, however, there will be International Desserts Night and a trip to Glasgow. The lounge will stay open during revision week so feel free to drop by and enjoy some free coffee/tea, or just to destress and chat to some fellow students.
We're open from 12pm-4pm Monday to Thursday and 12pm-3pm on Fridays.

What's on in the ISC in Revision Week

4.12.: Ticket Sale for Trip to Glasgow, 7pm @ ISC.

6.12.: International Desserts Night, 6:30pm @ the Chaplaincy, Potterrow.

7.12.: ISC Sightseeing and Christmas Shopping Trip to Glasgow, 8.45am @ ISC.

Also, trips and events are only for students of the University of Edinburgh. 
Eventbrite registrations only guarantee a ticket until the first ticket sale ends, tickets will be released to public after and be sold on a first come first served basis.

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Sunday, 24 November 2013



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Week 11 - The last week of teaching has finally arrived. Exam preparation is due, if you need to chill and destress for a while, visit us in the ISC.
We will have our doors open for you to come in, enjoy free coffee and tea, we're open from 12pm-4pm Monday to Thursday and 12pm-3pm on Fridays.

What's on in the ISC in Week 11

25.11.: German Night, 7pm @ ISC Lounge.

26.11.: Coffee Evening on every Tuesday, 4pm-6pm @ ISC Lounge.

27.11.: Ticket Sale for ISC Trip to Dundee and Glamis Castle, 7pm @ ISC.

28.11.: Thanksgiving Potluck, 6.30pm @ the Chaplaincy, Potterrow.

28.11.: Pub Night on every Thursday, 9pm @ Greenmantle Pub.

30.11.: ISC Trip to Dundee and Glamis Castle, 8.45am @ ISC.

Also, trips and events are only for students of the University of Edinburgh. 
Eventbrite registrations only guarantee a ticket until the first ticket sale ends, tickets will be released to public after and be sold on a first come first served basis.
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Sunday, 17 November 2013



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Week 10 - one more week and we are in the last week of this semester! Exam period is coming up soon as well, if you want to have a break from studying in the main library, stop by at the ISC!
We will have our doors open for you to come in, enjoy free coffee and tea, we're open from 12pm-4pm Monday to Thursday and 12pm-3pm on Fridays.

What's on in the ISC in Week 10

18.11.: French-Speaking Countries Night, 7pm @ ISC Lounge.

19.11.: Coffee Evening on every Tuesday, 4pm-6pm @ ISC Lounge.

20.11.: Ticket Sale for ISC Trip to Newcastle, 7pm @ ISC.

21.11.: Pub Night on every Thursday, 9pm @ Greenmantle Pub.

22.11.: Ticket Sale for German Night, Time TBA @ ISC Lounge.

23.11.: ISC Trip to Newcastle, 7.45am @ ISC.

23.11.: Scotland vs. Australia, 6:30pm (meet at the ISC 2 hours earlier for facepaint!).

Also, trips and events are only for students of the University of Edinburgh. 
Eventbrite registrations only guarantee a ticket until the first ticket sale ends, tickets will be released to public after and be sold on a first come first served basis.
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Sunday, 10 November 2013

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Week 9 - If you want to keep up-to-date with ISC events via mail, please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ASQYlmLlNjlEIP50-Bn1ufEffbaDzhGNskg0OuYl0u8/viewform

We're already in Week 9 - for some, the semester is only 2 more weeks, for others 3. If you feel like relaxing a bit, come to the ISC!
The ISC will have its doors open for you to come in, enjoy free coffee and tea, we're open from 12pm-4pm Monday to Thursday and 12pm-3pm on Fridays, so feel free to stop by!

What's on in the ISC in Week 9

11.11.: ISC goes on a Ghost & Torture Tour, 8pm @ ISC Lounge.
https://www.facebook.com/events/649458238432799/

12.11.: Coffee Evening on every Tuesday, 4pm-6pm @ ISC Lounge.
https://www.facebook.com/events/511748688923217/

13.11.: Ticket Sale for ISC Trip to Aberdeen and Crathes Castle, 7pm @ ISC.
https://www.facebook.com/events/467529540027441/

14.11.: Pub Night on every Thursday, 9pm @ Greenmantle Pub.
https://www.facebook.com/events/638216659550665/

15.11.: Ticket Sale for French-Speaking Countries Night, Time TBA @ ISC Lounge.

16.11.: ISC Trip to Aberdeen and Crathes Castle, 7.45am @ ISC.
https://www.facebook.com/events/467529540027441/

17.11.: Scotland vs. South Africa, 2:30pm (meet at the ISC 2 hours earlier for facepaint!).
https://www.facebook.com/events/260034474143531/

Also, trips and events are only for students of the University of Edinburgh.
Eventbrite registrations only guarantee a ticket until the first ticket sale ends, tickets will be released to public after and be sold on a first come first served basis.
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Sunday, 3 November 2013



Week 8 - If you want to keep up-to-date with ISC events via mail, please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ASQYlmLlNjlEIP50-Bn1ufEffbaDzhGNskg0OuYl0u8/viewform

After a week full of Halloween, it's sure nice to relax a bit.
The ISC will have its doors open for you to come in, enjoy free coffee and tea, we're open from 12pm-4pm Monday to Thursday and 12pm-3pm on Fridays, so feel free to stop by!

What's on in the ISC in Week 8

4.11.: Italian Night, 8pm @ ISC Lounge

5.11.: Ticket Sale for the Scottish Rugby, 11am-1pm @ ISC Lounge.

5.11.: Coffee Evening on every Tuesday, 4pm-6pm @ ISC Lounge.

6.11.: Ticket Sale for ISC Trip to Glenturret Distillery and Perth, 7pm @ ISC.

7.11.: Pub Night on every Thursday, 9pm @ Greenmantle Pub.

9.11.: ISC Trip to Glenturret Distillery and Perth, 9am @ ISC.

9.11.: Scotland vs. Japan, 2:30pm (meet at the ISC 2 hours earlier for facepaint!)

Also, trips and events are only for students of the University of Edinburgh. 
Eventbrite registrations only guarantee a ticket until the first ticket sale ends, tickets will be released to public after and be sold on a first come first served basis.
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