Are you the international spouse/ partner of a CU student or scholar? Join ISSO English Conversation to build speaking confidence and connect with new friends! For Fall 2026, we meet Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm, Oct. 6 - Dec. 15. Most sessions are virtual (Zoom), with one in-person meeting each month. NO session on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
CLICK HERE to learn more about ISSO English Conversation for spouses/ partners! Students and scholars can check the Resources for Students page or Resources for Scholars page for English learning opportunities available to them.
THIS SPECIAL SESSION WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON. This month, join us for a special visit to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, one of NYC’s most iconic landmarks. Discover the skyline and capture unforgettable photos with your ISSO English friends. This is sure to become a wonderful memory!
Itinerary:
- 9:15pm: Meet at ISSO Morningside to travel together (*optional)
- 10:00am: Meet at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt (45 E 42nd St.). Please arrive on time, as we must enter together for security screening.
- 10:30 am - 12:00pm: Enter and explore together
- After 12:00pm: Option to continue socializing**
**All registrants will be sent a link to an ISSO WhatsApp group to help coordinate and meet up before, during, and after the event. ISSO encourages participants to independently organize lunch or other activities after the scheduled itinerary has finished.
To make the most of the experience, please review the recommended dress code (note that it may be uncomfortable to wear dresses/ skirts due to mirrors at the venue). Participants are responsible for costs related to transportation and any optional food/ beverage.
Details and registration will be sent directly to international spouses/ partners who attended at least ONE (1) ISSO English Conversation virtual session in November. Extra tickets may become available to the wider community of CU international spouses/ partners.
Questions? Contact the ISSO Programming Team.
Columbia University makes every effort to ensure accessibility. To request disability accommodations, please contact Disability Services at least 10 days prior to the event. CART or sign language interpretation requests require two weeks’ notice.
This event may be photographed or recorded for current or future university marketing (print, digital, web, or social media). By attending, you consent to this use. If you have concerns, please contact ISSO.
