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.
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.
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 the International Center for a day of fall fun at Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill! With apple cider and donuts, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and local music, you will get the chance to celebrate and enjoy classic Michigan fall activities.
Transportation will be covered by the International Center, but you are responsible for paying for food/activities at the cider mill. Entrance into the cider mill is free.
Registration will open on Sunday, October 18 at 12 PM.
Join the Planet Blue Ambassador program and the International Center to explore Nichols Arboretum and connect with nature right on campus. We will walk the trails, talk about how to experience wellness through spending time in nature, enjoy trail mix, and discover what plant/animal wildlife we can spot right in Ann Arbor. Make new friends with fellow international students and discover the beauty of the outdoors!
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!
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 2026 Photo Contest! Read more about submission requirements and contest rules.
Celebrate Halloween with the International Center! On Friday, October 30, stop by the IC lobby to enjoy cider & donuts (available while supplies last). Costumes encouraged!
Please register if you plan to stop by so that we can plan accordingly.
Join us for an engaging and informative workshop focused on the dental care resources available to students through the University's Dental School, including information about the University's new student dental insurance option. Whether you're exploring preventive care, need more specialized treatment, or want to understand your insurance benefits, this session will help you navigate the resources available to you.
During this workshop, you will learn: