BISIG

Building International Student Integration Group

Inspiration Behind BISIG: In Tagalog language, the phrase kapit-bisig stands for unity and working together towards a common goal. This phrase is the inspiration for a new initiative from International Student and Scholar Services to work together with members from across campus to successfully integrate international students into the fabric of the Penn community.

Importance of University-Wide Collaboration: International Student and Scholar Services is a critical stakeholder in achieving successful international student integration, however we cannot do it alone – it must be a university-wide initiative.

Invitation to University Stakeholders: University resource centers, undergraduate schools and graduate/professional schools, as well as students are invited to be represented at BISIG.

Goals of BISIG: Not only will BISIG allow ISSS to compile what is currently in place to support the international student community, but the platform will allow members to have a direct line to each other to better communicate and collaborate with a mission to create a cohesive support network for international students throughout campus.