Types of intercultural involvementÌý
- Clubs and social organizations
- Community organizations
- Faith-related organizations
- Attending individual events or event series
- Interning, working, or volunteering in an office or organization focused on intercultural interaction
- Learning a new language or learning about a new culture
- Building friendships with people from backgrounds other than your own
- Electing to live with a roommate from a different cultural backgroundÌý
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International Friendship FamiliesÌý
The International Friendship Families is a program that matches each Â鶹ÊÓƵ international student with a host family in St. Peter community. The friendship program offers the possibility of a mutually rewarding relationship between an American family and an international student, giving each the opportunity to learn from each other.Ìý
- Students do not live with their friendship families, but they usually have an opportunity to have some meals in the home of their friendship family, attend events, or go on area trips.
- It is up to each family and student to arrange get-togethers, and you are free to do as much or as little together as you and your friendship family are comfortable with.
- To apply to be a host family, or to be matched with a host family, contact %20jeffa [at] gustavus.edu (Jeff Anderson).
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Intercultural PartnersÌý
Intercultural partners (IPs) are a handful of experienced international students who volunteer with CICE to help welcome new international students in the Fall and Spring, and help promote intercultural learning and understanding on campus.Ìý
- The IPs main duty is to assist with new orientation programs for incoming international students.
- This can include showing students around, attending and participating in workshops, and enjoying meals with new students.
- If you'd like to be an IP in the future, please email %20jeffa [at] gustavus.edu (Jeff Anderson).Ìý
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