Join various U-M International Education units at the 2025 Global Photo Showcase, featuring student photography from all over the world! Vote for your favorite photos and enter raffles to win U-M prizes. Chat with study abroad returnees, international students, and international education professionals. Enjoy food and music from around the globe and learn about upcoming international opportunities!
This presentation explores the unique experiences of international students studying at the University of Michigan. The presentation will cover the series of complex steps students need to take after gaining admission to the University, their experiences while on campus, and the hurdles they have to clear as they prepare to graduate and enter the workforce. Participants will learn more about the challenges international students face, ways to support them, and the resources available at the International Center.
Join us for a lunchtime Culture Chat! This month's session will look at the history of the Thanksgiving holiday and the different ways in which it is celebrated. A Thanksgiving-themed buffet lunch will be served.
Culture Chat workshops discuss cultural norms and events in the United States! Refreshments will be made available, and you can speak with fellow international (and potentially some U.S. students!) about each topic.
Join us for a special evening as members of the U-M community share personal stories of living, learning, and growing in new places—whether that’s studying abroad or navigating life as an international student in the U.S. Hear candid accounts of funny, moving, eye-opening, and transformative moments that shape our global journeys, both near and far. Celebrate cultural insights, new perspectives, and the power of storytelling with our international community.
Light refreshments provided. All are welcome!
60 Minutes Around the Globe is a program series hosted by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) and the International Center where members of the international community share a brief presentation about the culture and history of their home country. The presentation is followed by a time for discussion and enjoying light refreshments. Join us on Friday, November 14 at 3:00 PM as we learn about the culture and history of Colombia at the International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street).
60 Minutes Around the Globe is a program series hosted by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) and the International Center where members of the international community share a brief presentation about the culture and history of their home country. The presentation is followed by a time for discussion and enjoying light refreshments. Join us on Friday, October 3 at 3:00 PM as we learn about the culture and history of Indonesia at the International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street).
Culture Chat workshops discuss cultural norms and events in the United States! Refreshments will be made available, and you can speak with fellow international (and potentially some U.S. students!) about each topic.
Do you have a great photo from your experience at U-M, the state of Michigan, traveling around the U.S., or from your home country? The International Center invites current U-M international students and scholars to participate in our 2025 Photo Contest! Read more about submission requirements and contest rules.
60 Minutes Around the Globe is a program series hosted by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) and the International Center where members of the international community share a brief presentation about the culture and history of their home country. The presentation is followed by a time for discussion and enjoying light refreshments. Join us on Friday, September 12 at 2:00 PM as we learn about the culture and history of Kazakhstan at the International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street). Snacks and refreshments will be served!