Activities for Internationals at UM, EMU, WCC, Access and Michigan Language Institute.
Many opportunities are listed below for fun and friendship building. But if you need housing, a ride from the airport, a friend to teach you how to cook or some other urgent concern, please contact the service coordinator by email or phone (734) 474-2320.
Thanksgiving Dinner Party - - the 2017 one was great! Every year, usually the week before the Thanksgiving Holiday, we have a traditional Thanksgiving meal for all internationals (undergrads, grads, researchers, staff).
Thanksgiving Dinner Party - - the 2017 one was great! Every year, usually the week before the Thanksgiving Holiday, we have a traditional Thanksgiving meal for all internationals (undergrads, grads, researchers, staff).
2018 Thanksgiving Banquet and the 2019 spring time EASTER Banquet, sign up for fun activities and more info will be sent to you a few weeks before the event begins.
Shopping Helpers
We have helpers ready to take you shopping at your convenience. Do you need a desk, lamp, dishes, bed or food? Do you just want a tour of town with an American friend? Sign Up for this FREE shopping help and you will get your task done and meet a new friend at the same time. We are starting a used furniture give away program, sign up for a shopping helper and you will received more info on this as well.
Lake Party
The party will happen on Saturday, September 1 at 12 pm NOON; be at the North Campus PICK UP location to get a ride to Clear Lake for this wonderful day at a lake. Enjoy American picnic food (vegetarian too), boat rides, football, beach volleyball, traditional American picnic games and meet new American friends. FREE! Transportation provided.
Go to the Sign up page to register your interest now. After you register, we will give you directions to the pick up location on campus. If you have questions, write in the comments box at bottom of the sign up form. Thanks.
More Lake Party photos and info here.
Go to the Sign up page to register your interest now. After you register, we will give you directions to the pick up location on campus. If you have questions, write in the comments box at bottom of the sign up form. Thanks.
More Lake Party photos and info here.
American Culture for Adults
Learn about American customs, values, celebrations and other features of American culture in an interactive learning and discussion group led by an American citizen. Compare American practices and attitudes with your culture and other cultures. The goal is to provide cross-cultural knowledge.
Conversational English Classes
Every Tuesday September 11 through October 23 at 7:30 P.M., meet at the Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church (1717 Broadway – near North Campus)
with a tutor for English conversational help. FREE. Sponsored by International Students, Inc and the AACRC. Sign up here.
with a tutor for English conversational help. FREE. Sponsored by International Students, Inc and the AACRC. Sign up here.
English Class for children
English learning designed for children ages 5 through 12 utilizing fun activities, such as games, singing and other child-oriented English experiences. Sign up here. Every Tuesday September 11 through October 23 at 7:30 P.M., meet at the Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church (1717 Broadway – near North Campus). Note: at least one parent must be enrolled in either the Adult English Class or Culture class.
Ann Arbor Coffee Break
An opportunity for international women (scholars, students, spouses) to meet American women in a comfortable friendship setting every Tuesday morning or afternoon. Child care is provided so bring your children! In addition to informal talking with other women there will be a chance to learn about Christianity through an easy English discussion of the Bible in small groups. See their website here. Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church. One time $25 supplies fee.
An opportunity for international women (scholars, students, spouses) to meet American women in a comfortable friendship setting every Tuesday morning or afternoon. Child care is provided so bring your children! In addition to informal talking with other women there will be a chance to learn about Christianity through an easy English discussion of the Bible in small groups. See their website here. Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church. One time $25 supplies fee.
Alpha Class, for those that want to explore the deeper questions of life. Each week watch a short video and discuss your views in small groups. Email Larry to register for a group. Groups start throughout the year. Watch the trailer here.
Pizza Parties, August and September, sign up for them under fun activities.