Here are some of the ways you might enjoy getting connected while living in Santa Barbara. If you have any suggestions on how ISI could better serve the international student community, we would love to hear from you. We hope you have a great experience living in the U.S.!
Conversation Café at Tropicana Gardens
Conversation Café meets once a week at Tropicana Gardens on campus at UCSB to socialize, connect with students, practice English conversation, and understand American culture. We also want to learn about your culture and life experiences! This is also open to spouses of students. Contact us to learn how to sign up for this program.
Friday Night Dinners
Every other Friday night international students from UCSB meet together at an American home. We build community by enjoying dinner together, playing fun games, and getting to know one another through small discussion groups and socialization. It is a great time to practice your English and learn about other cultures. Anyone is welcome.
For more informational about times, locations, and transportation contact us at [email protected].
Quarterly Events
Special events are planned throughout the year. Some of the events include our annual Thanksgiving dinner, hiking trips, beach barbecues, an Easter celebration, and Spring Break trips. If you would like to get email updates about upcoming events, please contact us. We would love to have you join us.
Airport Pickup
We would be happy to make arrangements to pick up students arriving at Santa Barbara Airport. Please contact us at least one week in advance. For transportation from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) click on Santa Barbara Airbus at www.sbairbus.com, and let us know if you would like transportation from the Airbus drop-off to UCSB.
Conversation Café at Tropicana Gardens
Conversation Café meets once a week at Tropicana Gardens on campus at UCSB to socialize, connect with students, practice English conversation, and understand American culture. We also want to learn about your culture and life experiences! This is also open to spouses of students. Contact us to learn how to sign up for this program.
Friday Night Dinners
Every other Friday night international students from UCSB meet together at an American home. We build community by enjoying dinner together, playing fun games, and getting to know one another through small discussion groups and socialization. It is a great time to practice your English and learn about other cultures. Anyone is welcome.
For more informational about times, locations, and transportation contact us at [email protected].
Quarterly Events
Special events are planned throughout the year. Some of the events include our annual Thanksgiving dinner, hiking trips, beach barbecues, an Easter celebration, and Spring Break trips. If you would like to get email updates about upcoming events, please contact us. We would love to have you join us.
Airport Pickup
We would be happy to make arrangements to pick up students arriving at Santa Barbara Airport. Please contact us at least one week in advance. For transportation from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) click on Santa Barbara Airbus at www.sbairbus.com, and let us know if you would like transportation from the Airbus drop-off to UCSB.