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!
International Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet new people from around the world! The event is open to all members of the U-M community, including international and U.S. students, scholars, faculty, staff and their partners.
Our November coffee hour will be held in partnership with the English Language Institute. This month’s refreshments will include coffee, tea, chai, and milk tea. We’ll also have board games available. We look forward to seeing you there!
Come with your friends to sing your favorite songs from all over the globe! ICSC members will be your Karaoke DJs and available to help manage the song selections!
Food will be provided.
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.
International Student Lunch Conversation (ISLC) is a casual time and space for international students to connect with each other and talk about life as an international student in the U.S. and at U-M.
November’s ISLC will take place at the Hatcher Graduate Library’s Gallery Event Space from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Lunch will be provided!
Come play another pick-up soccer game with the IC! This month’s game will be played indoors at the Sports Coliseum on a hard court (much like futsal).
This will be a very casual game and is meant for meeting other international students and scholars. We recommend bringing athletic clothing, gym shoes, and a water bottle.
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is Michigan’s largest indoor outlet shopping center and entertainment venue. It features more than 185 shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, including manufacturer outlets, unique themed restaurants, a 1,000-seat food court, bowling, and a 25-screen theater.
Celebrate Diwali with the International Center! Stop by to pick up a diya (traditional lamp) and some snacks. Registration appreciated to help us order enough supplies/food.
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.
International Student Lunch Conversation (ISLC) is a casual time and space for international students to connect with each other and talk about life as an international student in the U.S. and at U-M.
October’s ISLC will take place at the Hatcher Graduate Library’s Gallery Event Space from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Lunch will be provided!