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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white">From the Office of the President<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings Highlander! Are you a Commuter?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> If so, we would like your input! This survey will help us understand your concerns and start initiatives where we can support you! Let us know your thoughts and what you would like to see from us. And spread the word if possible. We would
like to grasp as many commuters as possible to produce initiatives that can reflect the entire UCR commuter community. Thank you, and have a good rest of your day.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6pymAQtZA6LymcxH3R-u6sFyk8Y3ujMAuWElazRhQz5r04w/viewform">Link to form</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Abby Choy (she/her/hers)</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2024-2025 ASUCR President<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">B.S. Biology and Minor Public Policy<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Want to meet? Set up a 15 minute zoom meeting <a href="https://calendly.com/achoy012/30min" target="_blank">here</a>! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:achoy012@ucr.edu" target="_blank">achoy012@ucr.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white">From the Office of the International Student Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Highlanders, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I hope Week 5 is treating you well. See below for some updates from the Office of the International Student Director! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The ASUCR Winter 2025 Feedback Form for my office has closed, and the winners of the gift cards will be contacted sometime next week. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As International Student Director, one of my key initiatives is to prepare all students for academic and professional success. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On-campus student positions are a great way to gain experience, grow your connections, and earn money to fund your undergraduate education. UCR Handshake is the perfect place to get started! Numerous on-campus departments are searching
for qualified student workers around this time of the year. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Some of which include the UCR <a href="https://ucr.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/9579612" target="_blank">
International Affairs Office</a>, <a href="https://ucr.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/9587314" target="_blank">
School of Public Policy</a>, <a href="https://ucr.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/9578141" target="_blank">
The Well</a>, and more! Make sure to get your resume, cover letter, and other supplemental documents ready. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For further assistance, contact the <a href="https://ucr.joinhandshake.com/stu/schools/627" target="_blank">
Career Center via Handshake</a> or their website for more information. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Another way to enhance your undergraduate experience is by studying abroad! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The UCR Education Abroad (EA) Office, which is part of the International Affairs Office located on the second floor of the Student Services Building, has lots of events this month aimed at preparing students for a quarter, semester, or
even academic year abroad! There are also numerous scholarships and grants available to students who go abroad, so don't wait! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Follow their Instagram at @ucreducationabroad for the latest updates, browse the
<a href="https://ucr-horizons.symplicity.com/index.php?s=StudentHome" target="_blank">
EA Application Portal</a>, or stop by their front desk! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good luck on any midterms this week. Stop by the ASUCR Office if you need any testing materials! You got this. <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🥰😊💙💛</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Michelle<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Michelle Wang </b>(<a href="https://out.ucr.edu/pronouns-matter" target="_blank">she/her/hers</a>) | <a href="https://calendar.app.google/h4QktB1gkLp9bXRk6" target="_blank">Booking Page</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.ucr.edu/about-ucr" target="_blank">University of California, Riverside</a> | <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/xmichellewangx" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://philosophy.ucr.edu/undergraduate-program" target="_blank">Philosophy</a> Major | <a href="https://politicalscience.ucr.edu/majors-and-minors" target="_blank">Political Science</a> Major <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://asucr.ucr.edu/leadership/executive-branch#international-student-director" target="_blank">ASUCR International Student Director</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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