Meet Our Staff

The International Center for Students and Scholars assists international students, scholars and their dependents in immigration matters and adjusting to life in the United States.

Please feel free to browse through our pages to view a wide range of topics that you may need assistance on. If any of the information is difficult for you to understand or if you have specific questions, you may contact our office and ask to make an appointment with an International Student Advisor.

Emergency Assistance: If you have an emergency situation after business hours and need immediate help, please call the Campus Security Office at (203) 576-4911.

Meet the Staff

Assistant Director
Assistant Director

In Arabic, the name Sairah translates to: one who travels. While I have much to explore, the international students I have encountered at the University of Bridgeport constantly inspire me to visit their culturally-enriched home countries.

Int'l Student Advisor

Throughout my life, my love for travel has been at the forefront. Whether it is a road trip throughout the US or a flight to Beijing, I love to learn all about the places I visit. I have visited 16 countries so far and can’t wait to add to my list! During my time in Beijing, I was an international student for a semester and once I graduated from Elon University, I moved to Beijing, China. There I worked as a teacher for Beijing public schools and learned a lot about what it takes to work in a foreign country (A LOT OF PAPERWORK)! As the newest International Student Advisor, I am excited to work with this amazing team to create an environment where International Students feel seen and heard. I cannot wait to be an asset for our students here at UB!

Director

Like the students I serve, I came to the United States to study as an international student. A number of years have passed, but I felt like it was yesterday when I flew in with an oversize suitcase and a pair of eager eyes. A unique sense of fulfillment comes from academic achievement in a secondary language. The University of Bridgeport has a diverse student body and it is an exciting place to be. The entire staff and I are here to assist you in easing your transition into the University of Bridgeport community. I speak Chinese, and have traveled to Russia, France, Belgium, Austria, Canada, and Italy. I can be contacted by email at: internationaloffice@bridgeport.edu or yuminw@bridgeport.edu.

Visit Our Office

Feel free to make an appointment to meet with one of our International Student Advisors. Our office is also where many documents will be processed and events are held.  We look forward to meeting you!

International Center for Students and Scholars

126 Park Avenue, G-Level
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Office Hours

Monday to Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fridays
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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