Many resources exist for international students, some are linked below. Many of these resources come from the Coalition of Graduate Employees (CGE), who have their own buddy system as well.
Water Resources Whatsapp Group:
Reach out to a buddy to join the Hydrology/Geography Whatsapp group!
Basic Needs Center:
This group helps with many things including food, housing, textbooks and more : https://studentlife.oregonstate.edu/bnc
CGE Links:
-Buddy System: https://www.cge6069.org/caucuses/international/
Food:
HSRC Food Pantry: https://studentlife.oregonstate.edu/feature-story/hsrc-food-pantry-champinefu-lodge
Philomath Community Services Gleaners: https://www.philomathcommunityservices.org/outreach-programs/gleaners/
Housing:
CGE Housing FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/328078540950293
Craigslist: https://corvallis.craigslist.org/search/hhh
Documents/Bureaucracy :
Office of International Services (you can schedule a meeting or drop in): https://internationalservices.oregonstate.edu/contact-ois
SEVIS-VISA Reimburstment: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/sites/hr.oregonstate.edu/files/ercc/gradstud/sevis-visa-reimbursement-process.pdf
Childcare:
Healthcare:
US healthcare can be complicated, but as a graduate student you should have some decent coverage. GradHealth will be able to answer many questions: https://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/resource/883
