Cultural & Social Events

Description: International Coffee Hour is a great place for international and U.S. students, scholars, faculty, and staff to socialize with each other and meet new people from around the world.

While walk-ins are welcome at the event, early registration is appreciated so we can better prepare for the event. ...

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,...

What is MEAL @ Michigan?

MEAL @ Michigan is an opportunity for U-M faculty and staff to host international students at their home for a meal. The program is a great opportunity for cross-cultural exchange, and to showcase what U.S. households are really like (outside of what people see in movies and on TV). This exchange is meant to be informal and relaxed, but we will provide both...

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,...