GEO Weekly Bulletin - 10/27/25
Coffee & Culture this week: Halloween Dress & Impress
Join us for Coffee & Culture this week, and come dressed to impress! Show off your best costume for a chance to win a prize in our Halloween contest.
Enjoy coffee, great company, and festive vibes while chatting with our ambassadors about their study abroad adventures. Don’t miss this fun and spooky celebration. We can’t wait to see your creative looks!
⏰ 12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Thursday, October 30th
📍 International Hall 107
IEEC Event: BlindScream Fundraiser
Help the IEEC by joining us at BlindScream as scarers! This will help the IEEC to continue to host events such as Coffee & Culture, Game Nights, and especially trips such as visiting a pumpkin patch!
Please sign up here!
⏰ 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
📅 Saturday, November 1st
📍 Blind Scream Haunted House
Japanese Speech Competition
The Japanese Speech Competition is THIS WEEK!
⏰ 3:00 pm
📅 Tuesday, October 28th
📍 Student Center
Deadlines & Program Highlight
The NSE is still accepting applications for SPRING!
You still have a chance to apply to many Universities across the US territories, as well as in Canada, such as Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan College (Puerto Rico), Université de Montréal (Québec, Canada), or Tuskegee University (Alabama), and many more.
Find all the campuses still open for applications here!
University of the West of Scotland Application Deadline: October 30th
University of the West of Scotland aims to have a transformational influence on the economic, social, and cultural development of the West of Scotland and beyond. Scotland is an exciting place to live, work, and study. It’s rich in tradition yet culturally diverse, and there really is something for everyone. UWS is a large, modern, multi-campus university with a rich history dating back to 1897.
Each year, UWS is delighted to welcome many students to Scotland from our partner institutions across the world. In addition to meeting people from around the world, students have the opportunity to interact with local Scottish students and gain a deeper understanding of the Scottish way of life.
Apply here by October 30th!
University of Liverpool Application Deadline: November 1st
Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of research universities. Over 80% of its research is rated “World Leading,” and it ranks 163rd globally (Times Higher Education). Located in the city’s walkable Knowledge Quarter, Liverpool offers rich culture, numerous festivals, and the most museums and galleries in the UK outside London.
Apply here by November 1st!
Financing Study Away Workshop
Overwhelmed about paying for studying abroad? Learn more about all the options you have to finance studying away!
⏰ 12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Wednesday, November 5th
📍 International Office 107
Maximizing Study Away Pre-Departure Orientation
Want to get everything you can out of this unique opportunity? Get more information on how to make the most of your experience studying abroad!
This workshop is required for all students who have been accepted to study away for Spring 2026.
⏰ 1:00-4:00 pm
📅 Friday, November 7th
📍 Stevenson 1102
Peace Ceremony
Join us for a special ceremony honoring peace and resilience,
commemorating the installation of two profound symbols of peace at
Sonoma State University: a Rotary Peace Pole and the Hiroshima Peace Trees.
We invite you to be part of this moment of reflection and dedication as our campus community affirms its commitment to peace, healing, and a more just world.
⏰ 12:00-1:30 pm
📅 October 28
📍 SSU Main Quad
USAC Program Highlight: Seoul, Korea
Experience the best of tradition and innovation with the Seoul Study Abroad Program! Immerse yourself in Korea’s rich culture, history, and rapidly growing business and tech scene while studying in English at Kookmin University, Korea University, or Yonsei University.
Choose from semester, year-long, summer, or January sessions that combine academic courses with hands-on cultural experiences, such as Korean cooking, K-pop dance, and Taekwondo. Whether for a few weeks or a full year, you’ll gain global insight and unforgettable memories in one of the world’s most exciting cities.
📅 Deadline: Spring 2026 - November 1
SSU Event of the Week: Skate Night Costume Party
Get ready to roll into a spooktacular night! Join us for a FREE rollerskating event at Cal Skate, exclusive to SSU students. Roll around to some killer tunes and show off your most creative costume. Skates are provided, so all you need to bring is your SSU ID. Attendance is limited to the first 200 students. Attendees must be 18 years of age or older. (AS Site)
⏰ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
📅 Thursday, October 30th
📍 Cal Skate, Rohnert Park