#Global Huskies Winter 17
Center for International Education
Remember, you are like a snowflake. Different and beautiful. Happy New Year HUSKIES!
Tips for Winter Season!
Hello, everyone! Winter is coming, and I know that some of you might don’t have experience with winter! Here are some of tips for Y'all how to survive in the winter!
1. Stay active, even in the cold! I know that some of you might be really lazy to work out, but being active can also be fun! You can go to skiing or snowboarding. Check out the OWL (Outdoor Wellness and Recreation) because they might have a lot of events in winter quarter! : https://www.facebook.com/UWBRecWell/
2. Are you feeling Sad during winter? It’s normal! When you feel sad, it’s called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Focus on the positive things in your life. If you feel stress, and you need someone to talk, we have counseling center! It’s located in UW 1 lower level and FREE! Make appointment here: https://www.uwb.edu/studentaffairs/counseling
3. Prepare for natural disasters! We never know what will happen to you. Be Ready! Don’t forget to sign up for the UW alert. You can sign up the UW alert here : http://www.washington.edu/safety/alert/
4. Plan your schedule for spring quarter! If you have any question or concern about how to pick your classes, you can contact and make appointment with your adviser based on your major: https://www.uwb.edu/academics
5. Last and not lease stay happy! If you feel overwhelmed with winter quarter, you might want to take a break and go somewhere during spring break! Don’t forget to get the travel signature. Contact the Center of International Education at uwbintl@uw.edu
Setting your New Goals
Years passed and sometimes we wonder why we can’t fulfill our goals? The key is commitment! Life is a process that contains many events. Once you set the goal, it’s called an event, but how you try to reach that goal is the process. If you want to have a successful life, you need to be have a goal, and make progress. If you only create the "event", which a lot of people often do, you will not able to reach your goals unless you take action! So are you ready for 2017?
Boring? Here are Places You Should Go
Dear International Student (Part 2):
Wondering where to go during the winter season? Here are three beautiful places that you should definitely check out:
1) Country Village (23718 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98021). It is close to our campus. There are “real” chickens walking around in the village. What is more, they decorate with beautiful lights and have some great restaurants that you should check out!
2) Leavenworth (Leavenworth, WA 98826)! Leavenworth is a little German Town. The town is also decorated with beautiful lights during holiday season. They also have events such as snow sculpture, fireworks, and Ice carving. You can also ski and snowboard at Stevens Pass, which is located near Leavenworth!
3) Methow valley (Winthrop, WA 98862)! I know, you may not have heard this place. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow mountain, as well as an antique environment.
Country Village
Leavenworth
Methow valley
http://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/rei-members-ski-for-free-in-methow-valley-on-black-friday/
Want to get a job
Are you currently doing some job hunting? Here are some great resources for job hunting!
- For full time international students, we can work part-time on campus in the US, off campus with CPT, and full time employment with OPT.
- You can find on-campus jobs at the school website of ‘on-campus jobs’.
- For off-campus jobs, Husky Jobs is a great platform for UW students, jobs posted daily on Husky Jobs ranges from part-time internship to full-time employment.
- In addition, Center for International Education offers workshop for CPT and OPT bi-weekly on Friday 11:00am @Husky Hall. Please contact us if you have any questions!
QUARTERLY TIPS: HOW TO GET DRIVER LICENSE
Steps to getting your license:
1. Decide if you want to have driver training.
- You are required to get a driving permit before starting the driver training.
2. Try to fill out the pre–apply online. If you have a permit, you can skip this step.
3. Pass the knowledge test at a training and testing location. If you’re taking a driver training course or you already passed the knowledge test, you can skip this step.
- Study Guide for knowledge TEST
- Schedule location for knowledge TEST
- Tips: find the sample test questions online and try to do it to memorize the answers.
4. After you pass the driver knowledge test, you will have two options:
- You can choose to have a driving training, and then take the driving test.
- Or, if you think that you have already had experience in driving and you feel confident about your driving skills, you can choose to take the test right after you pass your driver knowledge test.
5. Driving Test:
- Test your overall ability on your driving skills (Instruction Videos)
- About 30 minutes
- You need to get at least 80 out of 100 to be qualified.
- Fee: about $40
- If you fail the test, there will be a waiting period before you can take again, it gets longer each time one fails.
- After the test, you will get your score sheet of the test
6. Visit a driver licensing office to get your driver license or driver permit.
- Bring your proof of identity (Passport) and your current WA residence address.
- Bring your I-20.
- Bring the Score Sheet of your driving test
- Pass a vision screening. (At the licensing office)
- Pay the fees. (Driver License Valid for 6 years. $54 plus a $35 application fee.)
7. Get your license:
- At a driver licensing office. You’ll get your temporary license before you leave.
8. Keep your temporary license with you until you receive your permanent license. Your permanent license will be mailed within 7–10 days. If you haven’t received it after 40 days, please visit a driver licensing office.
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