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Life in Ann Arbor

Detroit Day Trip

Join the International Center on a day trip to Detroit!  We will begin the day with a walking tour of Downtown Detroit, where we will learn about the history of the city and see some of its most famous landmarks.  We will then have a few hours of free time to grab lunch and explore the city.  You are welcome to go shopping, go to a museum, or just walk around the city -- whatever you prefer!

This trip includes transportation to and from Detroit and the Downtown walking tour.

April Birthday Celebration

Join us as we celebrate international students and scholars with birthdays in April! We'll enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and we encourage you to bring your friends together to celebrate your birthday! Meet us at the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) located at 921 Church Street in Ann Arbor. Please register in advance so we can plan how much food to order.

This event is co-sponsored by the International Center and IHAA.

Michigan Tax Webinar

Representatives from the Michigan Department of Treasury will explain the State of Michigan tax form to international students and scholars. This webinar is specifically designed for F-1 and J-1 international students and scholars. It will not help permanent residents or U.S. citizens.

Since your Michigan tax form uses information from specific parts of your federal tax form, it is important to prepare your federal tax form before the webinar and have it available so you can follow the webinar.

Taste of Culture: Pączki Day at the IC

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026 many people in the state of Michigan will celebrate “Pączki Day'' (otherwise known as Fat Tuesday - the day before Ash Wednesday) by eating a jelly-filled pastry called a Pączki. Pączki (pronounced POONCH-kee) are Polish pastries that bakeries around Michigan and the Midwest will prepare one time per year in celebration of this holiday! In other parts of the United States, Fat Tuesday is recognized by the more widely known Mardi Gras festival.

How to Survive (and Thrive!) in a Michigan Winter

Is this your first time experiencing a cold winter and snow? Or, maybe this will not be your first winter in Michigan, but you would still like to hear from locals on how to be more comfortable during the winter months. In this session, we will give you some tips on how to survive a Michigan winter, including what to wear, how to be safe getting around Ann Arbor, what activities you can do, and more!

Winter hats and refreshments will be provided!

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March Birthday Celebration

Join us as we celebrate international students and scholars with birthdays in March! We'll enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and we encourage you to bring your friends together to celebrate your birthday! Meet us at the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) located at 921 Church Street in Ann Arbor. Please register in advance so we can plan how much food to order.

This event is co-sponsored by the International Center and IHAA.