Guided Tour of Recreational Sports Facilities for New International Students
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Description: Join Recreational Sports staff for a guided tour of different facilities to explore what each facility offers.
cultural & social
IC/MLC Summer BBQ
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Location: New Shelter, Island Park (1450 Island Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105)
Description: Going to a barbecue (BBQ) is an American summer tradition. It is common to have BBQs for birthdays, high school/college graduations, and other large celebrations. Come celebrate summer in Ann Arbor with a BBQ at Island Park! There will be American BBQ food (vegetarian options will be available) and typical BBQ games to play, such as American football.
Exploring Culture & Respectful Community Engagement
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Description: During your international experience this summer, you will likely be exploring a new culture and engaging with a new community. This workshop will cover a range of topics, including:
Survival Language and Culture
Friday, April 5, 2024
Description: Traveling abroad this summer? Come to "Survival Language and Culture" to find out about resources, tips, and tricks for navigating an unfamiliar language and culture! This workshop will be presented by the International Center and the Language Resource Center.
Lunch will be provided!
This session is part of the International Center’s Global Wolverines: Preparing You to Have a Successful International Experience event series.
Speaking Up in English
Monday, March 4, 2019
Description: In these sessions, we’ll work on pronunciation, vocabulary, intonation, syllable stress and speaking in social and academic settings. Each session focuses on different situations in which you might need to use specific “chunks” of English. Please choose which (or all) sessions you’d like to attend.
- Monday, March 4: Making Small Talk
- Monday, March 18: Expressing an Opinion
- Monday, April 10: Asking for and Giving Advice
- Monday, April 15: Telling a Story
Open to international scholars only.
Social Hour for International Families
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Description: Social Hour for International Families is intended for international families to connect with and lend support to one another. It provides a sense of community among international families affiliated with U-M.
Spouses, partners, and children of international students, scholars, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
Register in advance through Sessions @ Michigan to obtain log-in details.
Identities Abroad
Friday, January 31, 2020
Description: Identities Abroad is a series of student panels, focusing on how social identities shaped/impacted their experiences working, traveling or studying abroad. Come to prepare for your own experience abroad, and meet peers who can assist you in the journey. There will also be representatives from the International Center and Center for Global and Intercultural Studies at the events if you have questions about going abroad.
RSVP here if you are interested.
International Wellness Fair
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Description: Please join the IC for the 2024 International Wellness Fair! The event is in the Student Activities Building Lobby, and it is open to all students, scholars, faculty and staff. We will have groups from all over campus tabling and sharing wellness resources, as well food, crafting, therapy dogs, and other wellness activities!
Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Description: Join us for informal, but informational, sessions about different DEI topics! These events are created to help international students and scholars gain historical and cultural context around these U.S. concepts. Lunch is provided!
December Graduation Open House
Friday, December 13, 2019
Description: This is an invitation-only event for international students who will graduate in December, 2019. It is intended to celebrate your achievement and contribution to the University of Michigan with International Center staff, your peer international graduating students, and families/friends.
Stop by between 3pm-4pm to enjoy light refreshments and receive giveaways. Register Here.
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