International Student Centre Edinburgh

Goodbye - for now!

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:50:00 +0000

Semester is over and exams are coming! The ISC is closed over summer, thank you for making this year with us amazing and the new committee will be delighted to welcome you back next academic year! We wish you good luck for your exams smile emoticon

Your ISC Core Com

Photo credits go to: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wwworks/5841979717

What's on in Week 11

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 18:02:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Week 11, last week of term, we have finally made it! For those who are done - congrats! For those who still have exams - hang in there, you’re not by yourself, we wish you all the best of luck. Also, for study breaks, we're open 12-4pm every week day for you to stop by and relax for a while with free coffee/tea and biscuits. This is the last week we are open, so drop by! :)

Here is what's on for this week:

Tue, 29.3.: Last ISC Coffee Evening and Photo Competition Exhibition, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge. Come along for food, a chat or a fun board game! Browse our photo gallery and get inspirations for where to travel to this summer!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1689077991373592/

Thu, 31.3.: Last ISC Pub Night, 9pm at the Greenmantle.

With this, have a good week 11 and happy easter!

If you want to stay up to date on our events and trips, join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/isced or just regularly check back on this website. You can also sign up to our mailing list here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ASQYlmLlNjlEIP50-Bn1ufEffbaDzhGNskg0OuYl0u8/viewform

We’re hoping to welcome you to our lounge soon!

Your ISC Committee

ISC Core Committee Election Results

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 08:54:00 +0000

Dear all,

These are the results of yesterday's AGM:

President: Liga Skarda

Vice President: Stephanie Bouwhuis

Treasurer: Bryn Evans

Secretary: Rebecca Spross

Publicity Secretary: Lindsey Nkem

Trips Coordinator: Thomas Dalhuisen

Events Coordinator: Ishana Sanan

Social and Lounge Coordinator: Alba Priewe

Congratulations to the newly elected committee :)

What's on in Week 10

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:17:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Week 10, then one week more and this semester will come to an end. We hope work isn’t piling up too much for you! Our AGM is coming up on the 24.3. and remember to register if you want to participate or vote. Information can be found in the link below. Also, we're open 12-4pm every day for you to stop by and relax for a while with free coffee/tea and biscuits. Also, our photo competition has come to and end and we will have an exhibition with the photos in the ISC in Week 11 - more information soon!

Information regarding the ISC AGM: https://www.facebook.com/events/929530723832517/

Here is what's on for this week:

Tue, 22.3.: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge. Come along for food, a chat or a fun board game!

Thu, 24.3.: ISC Annual General Meeting 2015/16, 7pm in the ISC Lounge. Don’t forget to register to participate!

https://www.facebook.com/events/929530723832517/

Thu, 24.3.: ISC Pub Night and Meet the Core Com, 9pm at the Greenmantle.

Sat, 26.3.: ISC Trip to Braemer and Balmoral Castle, 8am.

https://www.facebook.com/events/175504702833592/

With this, have a good week 10!

We’re hoping to welcome you to our lounge soon!

Your ISC Committee

What's on in Week 9

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 23:14:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Week 9, can you already see the end? We certainly can since our AGM is coming up on the 24.3.! Remember to register if you want to participate or vote. Information can be found in the link below. Also, we're open 12-4pm every day for you to stop by and relax for a while with free coffee/tea and biscuits. Also, last call for our photo competition, so participate while you can (link is below)!

Information regarding the ISC AGM: https://www.facebook.com/events/929530723832517/

Photo Competition: https://www.facebook.com/iscedi/photos/a.375487885863099.85092.364625383616016/939994706079078/?type=3&theater

Here is what's on for this week:

Tue, 15.3.: ISC Coffee Evening - Get to know the Core Com!, 4-6pm in the ISC.

Lounge. Come along for food, a chat or a fun board game! Also, don’t forget, photo competition photos are due today.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1001925639885295/

Thu, 17.3.: ISC Pub Night and Meet the Core Com, 9pm at the Greenmantle.

https://www.facebook.com/events/196739817364293/

Sat, 19.3.: ISC Hiking Trip to Beinn Dubh, 8am.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1263072680386781/

With this, have a good week 9!

We’re hoping to welcome you to our lounge soon!

Your ISC Committee

Information regarding the ISC AGM 2015/16

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:30:00 +0000

Dear all,

The ISC Annual General Meeting is coming up and so are our Core Committee Elections!

If you want to participate in the elections or vote, please fill in the registration form here:

http://www.edinburghisc.com/membership

I repeat, you NEED the membership also to VOTE.

If you are interested in taking volunteering to the next level by supporting the ISC, this is the best way to do it. As Core Com member you have more responsibilities within the committee and you have the power to actually shape how the ISC is going forward for the next academic year. These are the positions in the Core Committee (listed in no particular order):

President (Thomas Schmidt)

Vice President (Jue Theresa Wang)

Treasurer (Fanny Franov)

Secretary (Stephanie Bouwhuis)

Publicity Secretary (substitute: Jue Theresa Wang)

Trips Coordinator (Ivana Cernanova)

Events Coordinator (Rebecca Spross)

Lounge Coordinator (Julie Simond)

House Manager (Lindsey Nkem)

The descriptions of the positions in the ISC Core Committee are below the post. I have also added the names of the people who are currently occupying each role so that in case you are not quite sure what one of the positions involves, you can get in touch with us directly, either by looking at the Facebook group where we have the admin roles, or by looking us up in the University Name Register in the email service. You also have the opportunity to "attack" us with your questions during pub night and coffee evening on these days:

Tuesday: ISC Coffee Evening 15.3.2016

Thursday: ISC Pub Night 17.3.2016

If you decide to run for a Core Com position, please do talk to us so we can give you a clear idea of what our position entails. Also, you will need to draft a statement that would be the equivalent to the 5 minute talk that you will be asked to give before the election. This statement needs to be mailed to the ISC e-mail address (iscedi@gmail.com) by Sunday, 20.3.2016.

The election itself will be in the ISC on Thursday, 24.3.2016, at 7pm.

I am hoping to see you guys soon and also at the elections!

All the best,

Jue Theresa Wang

on behalf of the ISC Core Committee

ISC Core Committee Positions

President

Job Description:

As President you are responsible for the overall running of the ISC. You will lead committee meetings, deal with the IO, EUSA and other university entities. It is your responsibility that things happen, properly and in time. You must take the initiative to get things done if they are not underway and make decisions when others cannot. That includes making sure everybody in the committee is doing their job, but also to ensure that things which nobody in particular are responsible for (Pub dealings, Garments, etc.) are done, together with the Vice President.

Despite not having any greater formal power than other committee members, you will have the opportunity and position to shape the ISC much the way you wish. You set the general agenda and can enforce it within the ISC but also towards other bodies such as the IO, EUSA and the university in general. Therefore, you must have good leadership skills, be reliable, ready to work at any time and have a drive and vision for the ISC.

Essential qualities:

▪ General leadership skills
▪ Organised
▪ Driven
▪ Reliable
▪ Ability to make decisions and be decisive when appropriate
▪ Diplomatic

Vice President

Job Description:

This position is often misunderstood as one which ranks highly but comes with little work. In reality, however, at the ISC, this role is varied in that the VP functions as a second-help not only to the President, but also to the Trips Coordinator for weekly trips and to the Events Coordinator for the larger events. With the President, the VP helps to liaise with entities of the university. Given the amount of work that the Trips Coordinator and the Events Coordinator have, the VP should give them as much support as possible. The VP is responsible for administration work, parts of it can overlap the Publicity Secretary's work, but that is up to the committee to divide these tasks amongst each other. To conclude, it's safe to say that this role is probably the most dynamic in terms of what work needs to be done.

Essential qualities:

▪ Hard-working
▪ Leadership and teamwork skills
▪ Reliable
▪ Initiative and drive as the job of the VP is very dynamic and changes as per the needs of the three aforementioned positions that it supports

Treasurer

Job Description:

The treasurer is responsible for all the money of the ISC. The job itself is to basically look after the money that goes in and out of the ISC. This means dealing with reimbursements, invoices, payments and monitoring cash flow. The money that goes through the ISC is sometimes substantial so it is very important to be careful and pay attention to detail. The treasurer allocates the funds for each of the ISC sub-committees and subunits (Trips and Events as well as the Lounge itself, Volunteers Parties and the like). As treasurer you need to maintain the internal balance sheet and also forecast movements for the rest of the semester/year so that the funds are allocated appropriately to the sub-committees.

Essential qualities:

▪ Organised
▪ Basic numeracy
▪ Attention to detail
▪ Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Secretary

Job Description:

Write meeting minutes. Minutes have to be typed up and sent around to the rest of the Core Committee. At the end of each meeting, points to be discussed at the next meeting and tasks each Core Committee member has to accomplish should be included.

Responsible for all correspondence sent to the ISC Gmail account. This includes replying emails, forwarding emails to the relevant Core Committee member, and informing the rest of the Committee/The ISC regarding offers that are sent to the email.

If any letters need to be written, this should be your responsibility.

Essential qualities:

▪ Good command of English (the grammar/spelling in your minutes should not have to be checked)
▪ Organised
▪ Diplomatic in dealing with external correspondence

Publicity Secretary

Job Description:

Essentially: to promote the ISC and anything that is happening at the ISC. This would usually entail writing newsletters on Facebook and the blog on a weekly basis and using twitter if necessary. The Publicity Secretary is also responsible for maintaining the ISC website.

Other things that may need to be done: advertise weekly events on Facebook by occasionally creating events on these weekly things to remind people. As Publicity Secretary you also prepare the weekly schedule and send it out on all the channels of the ISC. Also, you should be help the trips or events sub-committee to advertise their trips and events.

Essential qualities:

▪ Organised, with eye for detail
▪ Perceptive (knowing what people will want know about happenings at the ISC)
▪ Creative (when advertising and the way you word things)
▪ Diplomatic (to deal with questions that people may have regarding events or happenings at the ISC).

Trips Coordinator

Job Description:

The Trips Coordinator is responsible for the organization and running of the weekly trips. You and your sub-committee decide the schedule of trips for each semester, i.e. you make sure that each trip has buses, volunteers, schedule, flyers, posters, and proper pricing. This job will require you to be able to lead - your goal is not to organize all the trips themselves but manage the committee to make sure all jobs are done fairly and on time.

Essential qualities:

▪ Leadership skills
▪ Ability to delegate and run a committee,
▪ Good people/public skills
▪ Good time management
▪ Good problem solving skills

Events Coordinator

Job Description:

As the Events Coordinator your main duty is to organise and chair the events sub-committee, ensuring the weekly/bi-weekly events take place; these can be anything from cultural nights to film nights to potlucks. In organising these events it is your responsibility to speak to the relevant individuals regarding hosting, room bookings and any other organising outwith the ISC. It is also your responsibility to ensure that those within your committee are contributing to the workings of the committee. It has recently become the events coordinator’s responsibility to organise the trips to Edinburgh Castle, as well as multiple other large events throughout the year, including the International Desserts Night and the International Evening. In organising these events, it is the responsibility of the events coordinator to maintain an overview of these events, ensuring all pieces fit together as required.

Essential qualities:

▪ Leadership skills
▪ Motivated
▪ Organised
▪ Able to communicate and work with others
▪ Good time management

Lounge Coordinator / Social Coordinator

Job Description:

As Social Coordinator you are responsible for running of the ISC Lounge. You work closely with the House Manger to ensure the lounge runs smoothly and that the lounge hours are staffed by volunteers. At start of the semester, you recruit volunteers for the semester and coordinate the lounge volunteers throughout the semester. You create a rotar showing the weekly volunteers and continually check the sign in book to make sure volunteers are showing up. You also arrange events/socials to help foster closer ties within the three volunteer sections of the ISC, the biggest one being the Volunteers Night, where we celebrate all the good work we have done together as a committee and thank all the volunteers for their great help.

Essential qualities:

▪ SOCIABLE - This is an absolute must!
▪ Motivated
▪ Confident
▪ Outgoing
▪ Organised

House Manger

Job Description:

The House Manager makes sure that the ISC always has everything it requires to run smoothly: Coffee Evening supplies, milk/coffee/tea for the Lounge, stationery for the Office, etc. You are responsible for keeping the ISC in a presentable state: get volunteers and visitors to clean up after themselves, tidy the place when you are around, fix or get replacements for broken furniture.

Essential qualities:

▪ Organised
▪ Reliable
▪ Sociable

What's on in Week 8

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 22:44:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Week 8, time is flying. Essay deadlines and dissertations, whew, all that stress! It’s important not to let it get to us. Remember we're open 12-4pm every day for you to stop by and relax for a while with free coffee/tea and biscuits. Also, check out our photo competition (link is below)!

Before we get to the schedule: WE STILL HAVE TICKETS FOR THE LAKE DISTRICT. I know you are busy and honestly, what’s the best way to be effective in your studies other than trying to get some rest whilst getting to view absolutely beautiful sceneries and marvelling at all the culture that is out there in England? Did I get you interested? We’re selling the tickets during COFFEE EVENING this week on Tuesday! Please bring the cash with you when you come to collect your ticket.

(For more questions, contact the ISC Facebook page, Ivana or mail us!)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1698209720415819/

Here is what's on for this week:

Tue, 8.3.: ISC Coffee and Get A Toastie Evening with BYOT, 4-7pm in the ISC.

Lounge. Come along for food, a chat or a fun board game!

https://www.facebook.com/events/571602189681274/

Thu, 10.3.: ISC Pub Night, 9pm at the Greenmantle.

Sat, 12.3.: ISC Weekend Trip to the Lake District, 8am at the ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/1698209720415819/

With this, enjoy week 8!

Photo Competition: https://www.facebook.com/iscedi/photos/a.375487885863099.85092.364625383616016/939994706079078/?type=3&theater

We’re hoping to welcome you to our lounge soon!

Your ISC Committee

What's on in Week 7

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 20:49:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Week 7 folks, I know we’re all dreading it but I just have to say it - after this week, it’s only a month to go until end of term! If you haven’t yet seen it, although the word usually spreads like wildfire, the exam timetable is up. While de-stressing or procrastinating the latest piece of work you ought to be doing (do it!) enter our fabulous photo competition! The link to it is further down the post.

Remember we're open 12-4pm every day for you to stop by, so drop by when you have a chance.

Before we get to the schedule: WE STILL HAVE TICKETS FOR THE LAKE DISTRICT. There are only a couple of them left, so get them while they last! It’s an absolutely breathtaking place to visit. (Contact the ISC Facebook page, Ivana or mail us!)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1698209720415819/

Here is what's on for this week:

Tue, 1.3.: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm in the ISC

Lounge. Come along for a chat or a fun board game!

Thu, 3.3.: ISC Pub Night, 9pm at the Greenmantle.

Sat, 5.3.: ISC Trip to Loch Lomond, 8am at the ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/1210282735662136/

With this, enjoy week 7!

Photo Competition: https://www.facebook.com/iscedi/photos/a.375487885863099.85092.364625383616016/939994706079078/?type=3&theater

We’re hoping to welcome you to our lounge soon!

Your ISC Committee

What's on in Week 6

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:13:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Innovative Learning Week is over and week 6 has officially started. We hope you have made the most of this week in order to start out full of energy this week. The Gather festival has also started, so check out what is happening. Also, our Photo Competition is running, so get your entry in. Useful links are further down the post.

Remember we're open 12-4pm every day for you to stop by.

Here is what's on for this week:

Mon, 22.2.: Lake District Ticket Sale Start

https://www.facebook.com/events/1698209720415819/

Tue, 23.2.: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge. Come along for a chat or a fun board game!

Thu, 25.2.: ISC Film Night: Lemon Tree. Join us for a screening of an Israeli film about a riviting tale of a Palestinian Woman and her relations with the two conflicting territories through the conservation of her lemon tree.

https://www.facebook.com/events/956124504465450/

Thu, 25.2.: ISC Pub Night, 9pm at the Greenmantle.

Fri, 26.2.: ISC Weekend Trip to the Isle of Skye, 6pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/1152549271424798/

With this, enjoy week 6!

Useful links:

Photo Competition: https://www.facebook.com/iscedi/photos/a.375487885863099.85092.364625383616016/939994706079078/?type=3&theater

Gather Festival: https://www.facebook.com/eusaglobal/ & https://gatheruoe.wordpress.com

If you want to stay up to date on our events and trips, join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/isced or just regularly check back on this website. You can also sign up to our mailing list here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ASQYlmLlNjlEIP50-Bn1ufEffbaDzhGNskg0OuYl0u8/viewform

We’re hoping to welcome you to our lounge soon!

Your ISC Committee

ISC Photo Competition

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 08:46:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Exciting times, the ISC is having a photo competition! For details see the flyer below. We’re looking forward to your entries :)

Your ISC Core Com

What's on in ILW

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:24:00 +0000

Dear all,

Happy Innovative Learning Week! I am sorry to say that the last post actually had some misinformation, which is that during ILW, the ISC is actually closed and no events will be happening. We will see you again after the break!

All the best and enjoy ILW!

Your ISC Core Com

We’re hoping to welcome you to our lounge soon!

Your ISC Committee

What's on in Week 5

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 07:26:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Week 5 and Innovative Learning Week is just ahead. Can you believe it’s almost half-term? Remember we're open 12-4pm every day for you to stop by. Also, since today is Chinese New Year: 新年快乐！

Here is what's on for this week:

Tue, 9.2.: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge. Come along for a chat or a fun board game!

Thu, 11.2.: ISC Film Night: Bride and Prejudice. See the Bollywood twist on Jane Austin’s classic!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1561193227532684/

Thu, 11.2.: ISC Pub Night, 9pm at the Greenmantle. Apparently there is also a pub quiz going on that night - join us!

Sat, 13.2.: ISC Trip to Aberdeen and Crathes Castle, 7.45am in front of the ISC.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1058942684136043/

With this, enjoy week 5!

Your ISC Core Com

What's on in Week 4

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 07:08:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Week 4, what’s up? Time is flying, and remember we're open 12-4pm every day. Chinese new year is coming and we have planned a couple of big trips for you and two of them are going live, so check it out.

Tue, 2.2.: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge. Come along for a chat or a fun board game!

Thu, 4.2.: Lunar New Year Celebration, 6-8pm at Teviot Debating Hall.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1018804728176337/

Thu, 4.2.: ISC Pub Night, 9pm at the Greenmantle. Great food, great drink, what more do you want?

Sat, 6.2.: ISC Trip to Dumfries and Caerlaverock Castle, 8am in front of the ISC.

https://www.facebook.com/events/179466589079252/

Fri, 26.2.: ISC Weekend Trip to the Isle of Skye, 6pm in front of the ISC. I know it is a little early, but we need to plan this trip ahead since it is a longer one. Here is the information and the itinerary.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1152549271424798/

With this, enjoy week 4!

Your ISC Core Com

What's on in Week 3

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:27:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Week 3 already! The weather is quite mild, but still, feel free to come and stop by for a hot drink in our lounge. We're open 12-4pm every day. Other than that, we have a film night going on and a Harry Potter-esque trip to Durham this week - check it out!

What's on this week:
Tue, 26.1.: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge. Come along for a chat or a fun board game!

Thu, 28.1.: ISC Film Night, 7pm, Appleton Tower LT 4.
https://www.facebook.com/events/696082757196720/

Thu, 28.1.: ISC Pub Night, 9pm at the Greenmantle. They have great pub food, I recommend the burgers!

Sat, 30.1.: ISC Trip to Durham, 8am, ISC. Join us for this charming trip!
https://www.facebook.com/events/427000440831547/

With this, enjoy week 3! :)

Your ISC Core Com

What's on in Week 2

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 11:09:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

We hope that you were able to settle back in into uni life in week 1. If you fancy tea or of coffee, or something to nibble on, why don't you stop by at the ISC this week? We're open 12-4pm every day.

What's on this week:

Tue, 19.1.: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge. Come along for a chat or a fun board game!

Thu, 21.1.: ISC Pub Night, 9pm at the Greenmantle. They have great pub food, I recommend the burgers!

Sat, 23.1.: ISC Trip to Stirling & Bannockburn Visitors Centre. Stay tuned for further information on this trip.

With this,have a good start into week 2! smile emoticon

Your ISC Core Com

Welcome back to semester two!

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:10:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

And, the blog is back in action! Thank you for being patient with us, we have also changed to look of it a bit in our hiatus time.

Winter break is almost over. We hope you got into 2016 healthy and well rested! Now it's time to start the second semester fresh and full of energy. This also means that the ISC will open again. We are open from Week 1 on, so feel free to drop by from January 11th on. Our opening times will be as usual: Monday-Friday 12-4pm.

(The image is courtesy of http://dubeat.com /2015/12/3-things-to-keep-in-mind-before-starting-a-new-semester/)

For Week 1, we have prepared a couple of events for you.

From Monday to Wednesday, we will have free cake in exchange for cake vouchers (which you can collect in front of the library) in the lounge during regular opening times.

Tuesday, 12.1.: First Coffee Evening of the semester, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge.

Wednesday, 13.1.: Introduction to Edinburgh - Hear about fun trivia about Edinburgh, 5pm in the ISC Lounge.

Thursday, 14.1.: In place of our usual Pub Night, we have organised a Pub Quiz in the ISC! During this Quiz, you can also inquire about the possibilities of volunteering. 9pm, in the ISC Lounge.

Saturday, 16.1.: Our traditional trip to St. Andrews, as start into the new semester! Save the date, more details will follow wink emoticon

All the best from us, and we hope we will see you around soon!

Your ISC Committee

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To keep up to date with us, you can also sign up to our mailing list:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ASQYlmLlNjlEIP50-Bn1ufEffbaDzhGNskg0OuYl0u8/viewform

Blog Status: Under Construction

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 20:42:00 +0000

Hello everyone,

Since the advent of our website, this blog has been less in use and we are currently working on re-doing it. For now, for up-to-date information please visit our website http://www.edinburghisc.com or consult our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/isced/

We hope your semester is progressing well and we wish you best of luck for your winter exams!

Your ISC Core Committee

Time to Say Goodbye

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 17:50:00 +0000

Hey!

The 2nd semester has come to an end and from now on until September the ISC is closed. Hope that you have had a good and unforgettable year with us! If you are staying in Edinburgh next year, we would like to see you back in our events and trips. We wish you good luck in the exams and an exciting summer!

Goodbye and see you in September! J

ISC

Week 11 at the ISC

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:23:00 +0000

Time flies fast and we have already reached the final week of the semester. This week we are heading to visit Alnwick Castle - one of the largest inhabited castles in the country, which has been featured I Downton Abbey and as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter films. As every week, you are welcome to visit our Lounge, open from 12 to 4pm every weekday. Do not forget to go to our last coffee evening and pub night of the year, to enjoy one more time the friendly atmosphere of the ISC!

What’s on at the ISC this week:

30/03: Online registration for ISC Trip to Alnwick Castle goes live @ 6.30pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/354645824736279/

31/03: Last ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm @ ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/1571751509730642/

01/04: Ticket Sale for ISC Trip to Alnwick Castle, 7-8.30pm @ ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/354645824736279/

02/04: Last ISC Pub night, 9pm @ Greenmantle

https://www.facebook.com/events/427531364075199/

04/04: ISC Trip to Alnwick Castle, meet @ ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/354645824736279/

If you want to find more information on our trips and events, check out our website 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! J

ISC

ISC Core Committee Election Results

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:31:00 +0000

Dear all,
We have had our AGM and elected the new ISC core committee:

President: Thomas Schmidt
Vice-President: Jue Theresa Wang
General Secretary: Steph Bowhuis
Publicity Secretary:Manuel Reta
Trips Coordinator: Ivana Cernanova
Events Coordinator: Rebecca Spross
Social Coordinator: Julie Simond
Treasurer: Fanny Franov
House Manager: Lindsey Nkem

Congratulations to all new committee members!

Statements of Intent for ISC AGM

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:47:00 +0000

Hey!

Here are the statements of intent from all the applicants for next year’s ISC Core Committee. Currently we do not have any applicants for the position of the events coordinator, so, if you are interested in running for the position and think that you have what it takes to be our events coordinator, please send in your statement to iscedi@gmail.com until Wednesday, March 27.

Also, here is the link for the position descriptions: http://isced.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/isc-agm-elections-position-descriptions.html

President

Thomas Schmidt

My name is Thomas Schmidt and I am running for the position of ISC President 2015/16. Most of you will know me either from having seen me at the lounge, or in my function as Trips-Coordinator for this second semester. I started out as a lounge volunteer last semester and took on a role in support of Adam Michalchuk as the Trips-Coordinator.
In my time in the ISC, but crucially during the second semester, I had a chance to get to know all committee members, their roles and the challenges they face. I had many conversations about the transitions the ISC has undergone and is continuing to undergo as an organization. In my role as the Trips-Coordinator I got intimately acquainted with our finances, the IO and outside bodies.
In the future I plan to further our involvement with the IO, as well as EUSA and the University as a whole. Building on our pre-existing relationships will help improve the student-experience for all visiting Students at Edinburgh.
In addition to improving our inter-connectedness within the University, it is also important to improve our internal communications and inter-departmental relationships. This will allow us to work more efficiently and truly achieve our potential.
Given the role of ISC President in 2015/16 I will continue making the ISC a central part of student life in Edinburgh. Furthermore, I will improve our internal organisation to stream-line our activities. My previous involvement with the with different University bodies, as well as in the ISC make me the best candidate for this role.

Vice President

Jue Theresa Wang (1st Choice)

Hello everyone!
I am Jue Theresa Wang, or short, Resa. Some of you perhaps still know me, I was part of the core committee in the academic year of 2013/2014 as Publicity Secretary and before that, I was part of the trips and the lounge sub-committee. Currently, I am on my industrial placement abroad in Switzerland, therefore I cannot be with you at the elections this year, but still I am running for a committee position from abroad and I hope this statement of intent will show you that I am suitable for being part of the core committee again for the upcoming year.
Let me start with why I want to return to the ISC: a motivational phrase that strongly resonates with me and I associate with the ISC is that you should never underestimate your ability to make someone else’s life better, even if you will never know it. For me, that is mostly the outcome of what the ISC does; yes, we host events and organise trips but the foremost and most powerful impact that we have is we help and connect people. People from all around the world meet in the scenery we set and then leave with whatever they can take from being with us. This might be a piece of advice, memories of an event or trip they have enjoyed, or a new friend - it could be anything. And this beautiful phenomenon is something I strongly want to support. I love being part of this community that encourages personal growth and well-being, and this is also the reason why I have been part of the ISC before.
What can I contribute to the new committee? I bring my previous knowledge from being part of the core committee and sub-committees and I bring my organisational skills from former work experience and from being a resident assistant. I have lots of experience in advertising and organising events, have been part of many teams before, both work-related and in extracurricular activities and there, I have repeatedly proven myself to be a reliable and efficient partner when it comes to getting work done. I am dedicated, very proactive and often get told that I am a very approachable person; one of my strong points is actually to introduce people into a new environment and make them feel at ease and give support, which is why I had the position of a resident assistant before. With all of this, I can definitely be an asset to the new core committee and sub-committees.
How do I want to help the committee this year? The primary position I am running for is the role of the Vice-President. The reason for that is because it is a very dynamic role that provides direct support and ties in with all the sub-committees and also is in direct contact with external organisations, like EUSA, Exchange 360 and other cultural societies. I believe it is important to reach out to people and strengthen collaboration between the individual factions and I also believe that the President will need a good partner when doing this. For me, the Vice-President is not only the deputy of the President but more like the person who they can share their work with, someone they can rely on. I want to be that direct support, but also be the person who generates new ideas and works closely with the sub-committees.
The secondary position I am running for is the role of the Publicity Secretary. Since this was originally my position a year ago, I know what would be asked from me and how to fulfill the tasks of the role. Additionally, I will implement the workflow of the current Publicity Secretary as well as generate new ideas to reach out to more students. I think this role is, after Vice-President, the most suitable for me as I so like to get in touch with people and open new doors to them by showing them the community of the ISC.
In either way, I am hoping to be a part of the new committee and to be given the chance to support the ISC in the upcoming year as much as I can. Thank you for reading this statement and I will see you next year!

General Secretary

Stephanie Bowhuis (1st Choice)
Dearest ISC Members,
My name is Steph Bouwhuis and I am a second year international relations student from Canada. I would like to run for the positions of general secretary and publicity secretary for the 2015/2016 academic year.
I have been involved with the isc since I first came to university two years ago. I started out as a lounge volunteer and this last year I have been on core committee as the house manager. My time on core committee has been a great experience and I am hoping to continue with it into next year. I have thoroughly enjoyed my role as house manager; having a group of students to bake for has given me so much joy over this last year. In the two years I have been in Edinburgh I have realized how important the ISC is for international students – it provides a safe place for everyone and there is always someone willing to help out with any question or need.
I am known to spend a lot of my time at the isc, so I am kept up do date with the goings on. I have immersed myself in all parts of the isc this year – from coordinating ticket sales, volunteering on trips, providing tea, coffee, and biscuits, and assisting with the parties I understand all aspects of what the isc aims to provide.

General Secretary
As secretary I would make sure to be concise when taking minutes during the core committee meetings and forward these minutes to the other core members as soon as possible afterwards to be as efficient as possible. Part of my degree also involves the use of diplomacy so I will be able to communicate with inquiries in a professional manner. I believe my effective time management skills and understanding of the role the ISC plays in the University would make me a suitable candidate for the role of general secretary.

Publicity Secretary
I have spent a lot of my time this year working with the current publicity secretary and through our relationship I have come to understand how important the role of this position is. I feel that I would make a good publicity secretary as I have a clear understanding of what goes on on a day-to-day basis here. I believe that reaching out to students is an integral part of this job and I am passionate about spreading the word of the isc and what we do to all university students. The publicity secretary is a very important role and I am keen on carrying on from the wonderful job the current publicity secretary has done in advertising the isc.
During my time here I have become a passionate advocate of the ISC and would love to be considered as secretary next year. I am committed to the place I consider to be my second home in Edinburgh, and I am dedicated to making the international experience a memorable one for everyone, whether it be for one semester or four years.

Thank you so much!
Steph

Publicity Secretary

Jue Theresa Wang (2nd Choice)

Hello everyone!
I am Jue Theresa Wang, or short, Resa. Some of you perhaps still know me, I was part of the core committee in the academic year of 2013/2014 as Publicity Secretary and before that, I was part of the trips and the lounge sub-committee. Currently, I am on my industrial placement abroad in Switzerland, therefore I cannot be with you at the elections this year, but still I am running for a committee position from abroad and I hope this statement of intent will show you that I am suitable for being part of the core committee again for the upcoming year.
Let me start with why I want to return to the ISC: a motivational phrase that strongly resonates with me and I associate with the ISC is that you should never underestimate your ability to make someone else’s life better, even if you will never know it. For me, that is mostly the outcome of what the ISC does; yes, we host events and organise trips but the foremost and most powerful impact that we have is we help and connect people. People from all around the world meet in the scenery we set and then leave with whatever they can take from being with us. This might be a piece of advice, memories of an event or trip they have enjoyed, or a new friend - it could be anything. And this beautiful phenomenon is something I strongly want to support. I love being part of this community that encourages personal growth and well-being, and this is also the reason why I have been part of the ISC before.
What can I contribute to the new committee? I bring my previous knowledge from being part of the core committee and sub-committees and I bring my organisational skills from former work experience and from being a resident assistant. I have lots of experience in advertising and organising events, have been part of many teams before, both work-related and in extracurricular activities and there, I have repeatedly proven myself to be a reliable and efficient partner when it comes to getting work done. I am dedicated, very proactive and often get told that I am a very approachable person; one of my strong points is actually to introduce people into a new environment and make them feel at ease and give support, which is why I had the position of a resident assistant before. With all of this, I can definitely be an asset to the new core committee and sub-committees.
How do I want to help the committee this year? The primary position I am running for is the role of the Vice-President. The reason for that is because it is a very dynamic role that provides direct support and ties in with all the sub-committees and also is in direct contact with external organisations, like EUSA, Exchange 360 and other cultural societies. I believe it is important to reach out to people and strengthen collaboration between the individual factions and I also believe that the President will need a good partner when doing this. For me, the Vice-President is not only the deputy of the President but more like the person who they can share their work with, someone they can rely on. I want to be that direct support, but also be the person who generates new ideas and works closely with the sub-committees.
The secondary position I am running for is the role of the Publicity Secretary. Since this was originally my position a year ago, I know what would be asked from me and how to fulfill the tasks of the role. Additionally, I will implement the workflow of the current Publicity Secretary as well as generate new ideas to reach out to more students. I think this role is, after Vice-President, the most suitable for me as I so like to get in touch with people and open new doors to them by showing them the community of the ISC.
In either way, I am hoping to be a part of the new committee and to be given the chance to support the ISC in the upcoming year as much as I can. Thank you for reading this statement and I will see you next year!

Stephanie Bowhuis (2nd Choice)

Dearest ISC Members,
My name is Steph Bouwhuis and I am a second year international relations student from Canada. I would like to run for the positions of general secretary and publicity secretary for the 2015/2016 academic year.
I have been involved with the isc since I first came to university two years ago. I started out as a lounge volunteer and this last year I have been on core committee as the house manager. My time on core committee has been a great experience and I am hoping to continue with it into next year. I have thoroughly enjoyed my role as house manager; having a group of students to bake for has given me so much joy over this last year. In the two years I have been in Edinburgh I have realized how important the ISC is for international students – it provides a safe place for everyone and there is always someone willing to help out with any question or need.
I am known to spend a lot of my time at the isc, so I am kept up do date with the goings on. I have immersed myself in all parts of the isc this year – from coordinating ticket sales, volunteering on trips, providing tea, coffee, and biscuits, and assisting with the parties I understand all aspects of what the isc aims to provide.

General Secretary
As secretary I would make sure to be concise when taking minutes during the core committee meetings and forward these minutes to the other core members as soon as possible afterwards to be as efficient as possible. Part of my degree also involves the use of diplomacy so I will be able to communicate with inquiries in a professional manner. I believe my effective time management skills and understanding of the role the ISC plays in the University would make me a suitable candidate for the role of general secretary.

Publicity Secretary
I have spent a lot of my time this year working with the current publicity secretary and through our relationship I have come to understand how important the role of this position is. I feel that I would make a good publicity secretary as I have a clear understanding of what goes on on a day-to-day basis here. I believe that reaching out to students is an integral part of this job and I am passionate about spreading the word of the isc and what we do to all university students. The publicity secretary is a very important role and I am keen on carrying on from the wonderful job the current publicity secretary has done in advertising the isc.
During my time here I have become a passionate advocate of the ISC and would love to be considered as secretary next year. I am committed to the place I consider to be my second home in Edinburgh, and I am dedicated to making the international experience a memorable one for everyone, whether it be for one semester or four years.

Thank you so much!
Steph

Trips Coordinator

Ivana Cernanova

My name is Ivana Cernanova and I am currently finishing my undergraduate degree of French and History, ready to continue next year on an MSc in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies in the Edinburgh College of Art. I would like to take on the challenge and run for the position of ISC Trips Coordinator.
Ever since my arrival in Edinburgh, the ISC has become an important part of my university life, providing me, above all, with the chance to discover Scotland and to learn more about its culture and history. In my first and second year, I attended a number of the trips run by the ISC. After having spent my third year on Erasmus exchange at the Aix-Marseille University in France, where there was no well-organised equivalent of the ISC, I greatly appreciate the existence and smooth running of the group. Therefore, upon my return, I decided to get involved as a trips volunteer because I wanted to improve the experience of international students in Scotland. Throughout this year, I assisted with the organisation of a number of different trips, including smaller ones to Melrose Abbey, North Berwick or the island of Lindisfarne as well as the weekend trip to the Isle of Skye. I was involved in various stages of the organisational process, ranging from initial planning and liaising with Historic Scotland and National Trust to book group visits of monuments to preparing flyers and running tickets sales as well as acting as a guide on the trip itself.
I am very passionate about travelling. Apart from Scotland, I have previously lived in Canada and France, and each time my top priority was to explore and learn as much as possible about the country. As part of my studies and my work experience I have acquired good organisational skills, attention to detail and time management. I am very responsible and reliable, so I have often been put in charge, for example while working as an English tutor in a language school or while acting as the editor-in-chief of the school magazine at my high school in Slovakia. Alongside the ISC, my involvement in TANDEM and the Buddies programme as well as my experience working as a Freshers’ Helper in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures gave me the opportunity to liaise with Freshers and visiting students at the university and engage in cultural exchanges, while gaining valuable communication and organisational skills.
I believe the ISC trips provide an affordable and convenient way for international students to discover what Scotland has to offer. Therefore, I am committed to keep improving how the trips are run to ensure that the students are content and feel like they have had an experience worth their time and money. Although, as a history student, I have a genuine passion for all historical monuments, and especially castles, I recognize the need for a diversity of trips offered and, if elected, I intend to continue in the trend of organizing more active trips, involving hiking and visits of natural parks. I want to make sure that students are provided with more detailed itineraries beforehand, especially in case of the weekend trips, and that the semester schedule is advertised as soon as possible, allowing students to plan ahead. In addition, I would like to gather feedback from students attending the trips on a regular basis to be able to identify and address any problems or queries they might have. I also want to ensure a smooth running of the trips committee and encourage greater cooperation among its members through more regular meetings and socialising.
Overall, I am convinced that my previous experience with the ISC as well as my excellent organisational and communication skills make me an ideal candidate for the position and that I would be a valuable addition to the ISC committee.

Events Coordinator

Rebecca Spross

Hello, my name is Rebecca and I am a first year American student studying International Relations. I am applying for the position of Events Coordinator.

Attending university abroad was a daunting yet exciting experience for me. It also happens that I spent a year on an exchange in Germany during secondary school, so coming to and living in a place that is completely foreign is not entirely new to me. Being far away from home, I sometimes felt lost and wished for a way to meet other students with a similar disposition and similar interests, and also for a way to immerse myself in that culture. That is why I feel that the ISC is an excellent source of community for international students and I wish to expand the opportunities of the institution to other students in the same place.
As I finish up my first year here, I look back and am truly happy I decided to take the opportunity to come to such a lovely city and university. If I had one complaint, it’s that I always heard about opportunities and events going on after they had already happened, sometimes feeling like I had missed out. Being the events coordinator I will make sure that there are opportunities for students to get together on a weekly basis and give them the best experience in Edinburgh as possible, ensuring that the events are well catered to all students so that they don’t feel like they’ve missed any opportunities. I would characterise myself as an organised and reliable person; and when I have a job to get done I will try my best to fulfil it, even if challenges arise. I am also a very compromising person who always listen to the input of others and take everyone’s thoughts into account.

I want every international student or exchange student to receive the best experience possible in Edinburgh and to always feel welcomed and involved. And that’s why I am running for Events coordinator.

I am looking forward to what is to come next year, thank you!!

Social Coordinator

Julie Simond

My name is Julie, I am a first year student and I am running for Social Coordinator 2015-2016. The International Student Centre is a place that has become very dear to me, and I would love to be involved as a member of the Core Committee.

I know what it's like to be a new student. It's pretty awful and scary but once I found the ISC it gave me a place to relax, allowing me to socialise well. I will work hard to keep the ISC going as a place that is welcoming, friendly, genuine and open to all. I enjoy the atmosphere created in the ISC Lounge so far and will work towards keeping it as a fun place for all to come to. It is also important to recognise that the Lounge is a balanced place, where certain people can come to do work, and I will endeavour to make sure this is always a possibility.

I believe I am a good fit for the role of Social Coordinator because I am very well organised. This will aid me in performing the job well in terms of scheduling and keeping track of volunteers. I am also a very sociable person and I really enjoy meeting new people. Furthermore, having grown up all over the world, I am very understanding of different cultures and enjoy meeting new people from all different places. I will recruit enough volunteers to make sure all the time slots are filled and ensure that there are always people in the ISC to be friendly and answer any questions. Overall, I have a very good understanding of what will be expected of me, as I have spent time with the current Social Coordinator, Jois, and seen first-hand the inner workings behind what the role entails.

Furthermore, I will organise a lot of socials in order to foster strong bonds between volunteers and with the Core Committee as well. I will ensure that volunteers from all of the categories, Trips, Lounge and Events, are encouraged to attend. The volunteers parties that I have attended this year have been amazing and I will gladly accept the torch if it is passed to me, continuing on the tradition of epic gatherings.

Finally, I can only say that I am a person who believes that once you sign up for something, you commit to it, and I can guarantee that if I am voted into this position, I will work my hardest to go above and beyond the call of duty.

Thank you for your consideration,

Julie Simond

Treasurer

Fanny Franov

My name is Fanny Franov, I’m a third year Economics and Politics student and I’m running for ISC treasurer. I am rather new to the ISC but I have already, through friends in the committee and members alike, gotten well-acquainted with the day-to-day functioning, as well as larger organizational projects, and with my background in IB higher level mathematics and Economics here at Edinburgh I feel well equipped to take on the responsibilities that the role of treasurer brings. I am further acquainted with accounting and bookkeeping tasks through my employment at an SME back in Sweden and I wish to use this experience to make the ISC a more transparent and efficiently run society, with more money for trips, events and all the things that bring the community together.

House Manager

Lindsey Nkem

I am applying to be the next house manager of the International Student Centre for the year 2015 - 2016.

The ISC has quickly become a major part of my first year at university. This year I was a lounge volunteer, which gave me the opportunity to work with both the lounge coordinator and house manager in order to ensure that things run smoothly here. Over time, I have come to understand the responsibilities of the house manager and I believe I will be able to fulfill this role quite well.

I have past managerial and organizational experience in various fast-paced settings such as a program coordinator for the Seminar on the United Nations and International Affairs, a Junior Commissioner, and a youth city counsellor. With all this experience, I feel like I am able to maintain a really chill vibe that I have been told by many is a great addition to the ISC atmosphere. In other words, I would be able to get things done in order to keep the ISC running smoothly while ensuring that it remains a fun place for all who may enter.

On snacks: I will provide good ones.

I am really looking forwards to remaining involved in the ISC for the remainder of my time at university. House manager would be a good fit for me and in this position I will do my utmost to ensure that next September will be the start of a really good year for the International Student Centre. The sense of community facilitated by this place has given me a lot, and I am more than willing to be a part of core-com in order to maintain this place as a great space for others.

Cheers,

Lindsey Nkem

Week 10 at the ISC

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 19:38:00 +0000

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The week of the ISC Elections is here! If you want to vote or run in the elections on March 26, you can still register at http://www.edinburghisc.com/membership until Monday! If you plan on running for a position, don’t forget to send in your statement of intent (max. 2 positions) until 5 pm on Monday, March 23 to iscedi@googlemail.com! This week we are celebrating the culture of Myanmar on Monday, as well as heading off to visit Galloway Forest Park and the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory. As every week, you are welcome to our Lounge very weekday from 12 to 4pm for a cup of coffee or tea and a nice chat.

What’s on at the ISC this week:

23/03: Myanmar Culture Night, 7.30pm @ Teviot
https://www.facebook.com/events/1632712583619120/

24/03: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm @ ISC
https://www.facebook.com/events/741803785918954/

24/03: Online registration for ISC Trip to Galloway Forest Park and Dark Sky Observatory goes live @ 6.30pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/449945781824243/

25/03: Ticket Sale for ISC Trip to Galloway Forest Park and Dark Sky Observatory, 7-8.30pm @ ISC
https://www.facebook.com/events/449945781824243/

26/03: ISC AGM & Elections, 6-9pm @ Sidney Smith Lecture Theatre, Old Medical School
https://www.facebook.com/events/430322410478650/

26/03: Post-AGM ISC Pub night, 9pm @ Greenmantle
https://www.facebook.com/events/382627025261633/

28/03: ISC Trip to Galloway Forest Park and Dark Sky Observatory, meet @ ISC
https://www.facebook.com/events/449945781824243/

If you want to find more information on our trips and events, check out our website 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/…/1ASQYlmLlNjlEIP50-Bn1ufE…/viewform

Hope to see you soon! :)

ISC

Week 9 at the ISC

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:44:00 +0000

This Wednesday the ISC is celebrating the cultural diversity of the university with our annual International Evening, where you will be able to taste national dishes from all over the world. In the weekend we are heading to visit Lake District; if you want to go, you can still get tickets. As every week, we welcome you for a warm cup of coffee or tea in a friendly atmosphere in our Lounge, open every weekday from 12 to 4 pm.

What’s on at the ISC this week:

16/03: Ticket Sale for Lake District Trip, 12 to 4pm @ ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/821078317960138/

17/03: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm @ ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/742302889216354/

18/03: International Evening, 7.30pm @ Study. Teviot

https://www.facebook.com/events/647544955371791/

19/03: ISC Pub night, 9pm @ Greenmantle

https://www.facebook.com/events/1031879793492309/

21/03-22/03: ISC Weekend Trip to Lake District, meet @ ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/821078317960138/

The ISC elections are coming soon! If you want to vote or run for a position, then you first have to register on-line at http://www.edinburghisc.com/membership until Monday, March 23^rd. If you plan on running for a position, don’t forget to send in your statement of intent for a maximum of two positions (with preference) to iscedi@googlemail.com before 5pm on Monday, March 23rd.

If you want to find more information on our trips and events, check out our website 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 at our trips and events! J

ISC

Week 8 at the ISC

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:22:00 +0000

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The ISC elections are just around the corner, so this week the ISC will be hosting a small Q&A or those interested in joining the core committee next year. Next week we are having our Lake District trip, as well as the International Evening. If you want to attend, keep an eye out for ticket sales! As every week, we welcome you for a warm cup of coffee and tea in a friendly atmosphere in our Lounge, open every weekday from 12 to 4 pm.

What’s on at the ISC this week:

09/03: Online registration for ISC Trip to Lake District goes live @ 6.30pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/821078317960138/

10/03: ISC AGM Q&A and ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm @ ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/1546682772275197/

10/03: Ticket sale for ISC Trip to Lake District, 7-8.30pm @ ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/821078317960138/

12/03: Ticket Sale for International Evening, 7-8.30pm @ ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/647544955371791/

12/03: ISC Pub night, 9pm @ Greenmantle

https://www.facebook.com/events/759713047431802/

14/03: ISC Goes to Cramond Island, meet @ ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/418089965032172/

If you want to find more information on our trips and events, check out our website 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 on our trips and events! :)

ISC

Week 7 at the ISC

noreply@blogger.com (International Student Centre Edinburgh) — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 19:24:00 +0000

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March has arrived in Edinburgh and so has spring! As every week, the ISC welcomes you to its lounge, open Monday to Friday from 12 to 4pm. For a friendly and fun atmosphere, come along for our Tuesday Coffee Evening and Thursday Pub Night! For those of you who want to go crazy on Friday evening, we are co-hosting a colour festival themed party for you to join in.

What’s on at the ISC this week:

02/03: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm @ ISC

https://www.facebook.com/events/614205852057594

05/03: ISC Pub night, 9pm @ Greenmantle

https://www.facebook.com/events/763128707069932

06/03: Holi Colour Festival Party @ Silk

06/03-08/03: ISC Trip to Isle of Skye

https://www.facebook.com/events/360490264137953

If you want to find more information on our trips and events, check out our website 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! J

ISC