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Now that you’re back, and beginning to get into the
day-to-day happenings on campus, you want to make use of what you learned as
a study abroad student. There are a number of ways to do that on the
UI campus:
International
Speaker’s Bureau
You can show slides, give a mini language lesson, or even demonstrate a
custom of the culture you experienced abroad through participation in the
International Speaker’s Bureau, which is coordinated by the International
Programs Office (IPO). IPO frequently receives requests from schools and
community groups for speakers who can talk about particular countries or
cultures. This provides a great opportunity for you to share your
experiences and insights as well as use the language. Contact IPO at
885-8984.
International Friendship Association (IFA)
IFA is a collaborative program of the Associated Students of the University
of Idaho (ASUI) and the International Programs Office (IPO) to promote
interaction between international students, visiting scholars, UI students,
and the community. Through a variety of activities such as Conversation
Partners, Friendship Families, and the International Women’s Association,
IFA endeavors to create more awareness and interaction between persons from
different cultures. IFA is always looking for volunteers to help with
cultural programs, the Bike Loan Program, and other activities. For more
information call Glen Kauffman, IFA Coordinator,
by email or by telephone at (208) 885-7841.
Students’ International
Association (SIA)
SIA is an ASUI registered student group that
was founded in 1992 and whose members include both international students as
well as U.S. students. SIA’s purpose is to promote friendship, unity,
education, and intercultural understanding within the University and Moscow
community. The Association works to build an international community and
improve the welfare of its groups and individuals. The Association also
gives voice to the concerns and interests of international students at UI.
SIA welcomes U.S. students to join SIA
and enjoy making friends from around the world. Participation of U.S.
students helps to bring U.S. and Idaho culture to the Association through
events such as rafting the Salmon River or playing softball.
The Study Abroad Fair
Bi-annually
at the beginning of September and the end of January, the Study Abroad
Office hosts a number of Study Abroad program representatives for
recruitment of students. Returned study abroad students are invited to work
in shifts at the table in order to answer questions and give information
about the various programs and universities where they studied. If you
would be interested in doing this, please contact the Study Abroad Office at
(208) 885-4075 early in the fall/spring semester.
Global Village
Global Village is a co-ed international hall where U.S. students and
international students at the UI live together. This hall, starting fall 2004,
will be located in the new Living Learning Community (LLC), the newest and most desirable
dormitory on campus. Global Village provides a unique environment on
campus to promote diversity and encourage the interaction between
international and U.S. students. Each semester, the residents of Global
Village hold many international events in which they participate, offering a
chance to socialize with students from other countries and to brush up on
rusty foreign language skills. Contact
University Residences at 885-6571
for more information.
Model United Nations
The
Martin Institute
organizes students from the UI and WSU to participate in a Model U.N.
Students interested in this program must register for the appropriate
credits for the fall. Enrollment is limited. Students will learn about the
structure and organization of the U.N. In the spring, a group will be
selected to travel to New York and participate in a Model U.N. For more
information, call Sharon Scott at 885-6527.
Global Languages United
This club was created to focus on
learning languages outside of the classroom and to create international
connections. The club meets regularly and is an active participant in
international activities, and club creators hope to also plan an
international service trip. Languages available: English, German, Spanish,
French, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and many more to come. For more
information, call 892-9268 or e-mail
pete5808@uidaho.edu.
Non-UI Students
Non-UI
students should look into similar opportunities at their home university.
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