Upcoming Events

U-M International Center Events Calendar (view by date)

The U-M International Center offers events and workshops throughout the year on topics of interest to international students and scholars, and American students seeking information on studying, working, or traveling abroad. If you are a faculty or staff, please visit our Education and Outreach page for more information.

How to Survive (and Thrive!) in a Michigan Winter
Friday, January 10, 2025

Description: Is this your first time experiencing a cold winter and snow?  Or, maybe this will not be your first winter in Michigan, but you would still like to hear from locals on how to be more comfortable during the winter months.  In this session, we will give you some tips on how to survive a Michigan winter, including what to wear, how to be safe getting around Ann Arbor...

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How to Use Your U-M International Health Insurance
Friday, January 10, 2025

Description: This presentation will cover detailed information about how to use the University's required health insurance (the International Student/Scholar Health Insurance Plan). You'll learn how and where to obtain medical treatment if you need it and how to avoid unnecessary expenses by understanding how this health insurance works.

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New Families Welcome Dinner
Sunday, January 12, 2025

Description: Welcome all new U-M student and scholar families! Join the International Center, the Center for the Education of Women+ (CEW+), Michigan Caregivers and Student Parents (MCaSP), the Mary A. Rackham Institute's University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF), U-M’s Children’s Center, and Northwood Graduate & Family Housing for a welcome dinner at the Northwood...

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U-M Library Basics
Monday, January 13, 2025

Description: Gain insight into the resources and services available at the library and learn strategies for efficiently finding information for your research projects.

Join a U-M Librarian as the questions below are explored:

  • How can I access library resources remotely or in person?
  • What kind of technology help can I...
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New Student Welcome Dinner
Thursday, January 16, 2025

Description: Welcome to Michigan! The International Center is excited to welcome you all to campus by hosting a dinner at South Quad Dining Hall. This is a great opportunity to meet other international students who started their programs in the Winter 2025 semester! This is an informal gathering, but please arrive between 6-7pm. From there you can grab some food in the dining...

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How to Find & Fund an International Internship
Friday, January 17, 2025

Description: Join the International Center for information on how to find and fund an international internship! During the presentation, we’ll cover:

  • How you can find an internship offered through U-M, as well as non-UM/external options
  • Funding opportunities available through U-M 
  • Considerations for pursuing a self-arranged internship or...
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It's Not Just a Good Idea…It's the Law!
Friday, January 24, 2025

Description: Every country has norms for what is acceptable and unacceptable, and similarly for what is legal and illegal in that particular country. This presentation will offer important information on what is and is not permitted in the United States.

The session will also include a brief overview of landlord-tenant law, including information about what your landlord...

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Booking International Flights on a Budget
Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Description: Come to this session to hear tips about booking international flights on a budget. We will include a live demo on how to book a flight and there will also be time for Q&A after the presentation. If you're new to booking international flights, this workshop is for you!

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