Reaching Across Cultures
International Education Week (IEW) November 16-20
In November each year, ISSA sponsors International Education Week. This week long event brings features speakers, panel discussions, dinners, movies and more – all within an international context.
International Festival Week (IFW) March 20-26
In mid-spring each year, ISSA sponsors a vibrant celebration of the cultural and ethnic diversity on campus. Highlights include a Badminton Tournament, Cultural Extravanganza, Speed Language event, and International Children’s Festival. Participation is welcome!
International Ambassadors
Newly launched for Fall 2009, International Ambassadors work with ISSA staff to welcome new international students, plan International Education Week and International Festival Week. This program is a leadership training program for international, U.S, undergraduate and graduate students. New applications for Spring 2010 will be due in late November 2009.
Spirituality
Together with GSU, Campus Ministry, and other campus departments and organizations, the ISSA invites all members of the community to a series of evenings exploring the beliefs and pratices of world faith traditions.
Family Friendship Program
An opportunity for international students and scholars to enter into friendship with a member of the Michiana community, where all participants can cross cultures and learn from each other. It gives the international students additional support for their adjustment to a new culture. This is not a home-stay program.
If you are a student who wants to apply, fill out the Student Application
If you are a family who wants to host a student, fill out the Family/Host Application
Cultural Dinner
A series of residence hall dinners introducing the perspectives and traditions of cultures represented by international students and scholars at the University of Notre Dame. International Student Services & Activities assists in planning a menu and a cultural presentation that invites all to gather around the table and discover new tastes and insights.
International Speaker’s Bureau
A community outreach program, where we meet the requests from the community for international students to speak, present, teach, or perform in schools, churches, or civic organizations. It gives students the opportunity to share their talents and cultures for the community’s benefit and, at the same time, learn more about American culture through their participation.
International Women’s Club
Offers programming and support to the wives of international students and scholars. The club meets on a regular basis and plans activities and meetings of interest to the members.
If you’d like to join the International Women’s Club, please fill out the International Women’s Club – Questionaire
Field Trips
Issa organizes field trips throughout the year. Some trips are day-long trip to Chicago, Amish Country, Indianapolis basketball games and other local places. Some trips are longer and include destinations like Niagara Falls, Washington, D.C, and others. Look for announcements on our website and our listserv.