Orientation

Kickstart your career journey with the University Career Center (UCC)! This session introduces you to the University Career Center’s (UCC) wide range of resources that support international students, from career coaching and resume reviews to job search tools and networking. You’ll learn how to schedule appointments, explore workshops, and leverage the community toolkit. We’ll also share strategies for finding internships and job opportunities that are friendly to international students and building your professional network.

During this workshop hosted by the Arts Initiative, students will learn how to connect with the arts during their time at U-M, while also engaging in various hands-on art-making activities through a series of creative stations tailored to individual interests.

Every country has norms for what is acceptable and unacceptable, and similarly for what is legal and illegal in that particular country. This session will offer important information on what is and is not permitted in the United States. Learn this information now; don’t risk being embarrassed, or even fined or arrested!

Are you new to driving in the United States? Driving conditions and customs may be different than what you are used to in your home country. This workshop will provide information to help you prepare for driving in the U.S., including driving tips, driving etiquette, and important skills to keep you safe on the roads in good and bad weather.

This workshop is co-sponsored by Michigan AAA.

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Join the International House Ann Arbor and International Center for the annual International Picnic for new international students, scholars and their families!  Come to make new friends, enjoy the outdoors, and take part in the fun and games. Food and drinks will be provided. 

This event is co-sponsored by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) and the International Center.

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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 Community Center Multipurpose Room (1000 McIntyre Drive).

Join us for a day of shopping at IKEA, a popular Scandinavian store selling thousands of items for your kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and more.

Information and Technology Services (ITS) is your campus IT provider. They cover all student tech needs, from registering for classes and course work in Canvas to email, WiFi, Wolverine Access, and videoconferencing. They also manage the campus Tech Shop!

Join this presentation by ITS staff members to learn about all of the technology services and resources available on campus!

This session is being offered as part of International Orientation; however, registration is open to continuing students, as well.

Email is the primary way that people in the U.S. connect in academic and professional settings, so the ability to write effective e-mail messages is an essential skill. Many people are using AI tools to write their emails these days, but these can be bland and generic, or too wordy and formal. In this popular workshop led by the Director of U-M's English Language Institute, you will discover the 'unwritten rules' for writing clear, polite, and effective emails.

Come learn about how to navigate sustainability at U-M, and how you can care for people and the planet! We will be covering the university's commitments to advancing sustainability, as well as many opportunities for you to be involved. This presentation will share a variety of accessible resources here to support you in your sustainability journey at U-M and Ann Arbor.

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