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Programs:  
  International Coffee Hour
  International Friendship & Culture Exchange Program
  Cultural Ambassador Program
  Host Family Program
  International House at UNC Charlotte
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Programs

International Coffee Hour

Meet people from around the world, share ideas, and relax with coffee and refreshments!

WHEN:  Held on every first and third Thursday of each month throughout the semester from 4-6pm.

  • Faculty/Staff Dining Room of Prospector
  • Open to all International and US students, faculty and staff 
  • Bring a friend or meet one there!

    Sponsored by the International Student/Scholar Office 

 

FALL 2009 Dates:

September 3, 17
October - 1, 15
November - 5, 19
December - 3

 

 

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International Friendship & Culture Exchange Program

The International Friendship & Culture Exchange Program is an opportunity for American and International students to spend an hour together each week in interesting one-on-one conversation; sharing the ideas, customs and concerns of their respective countries.

You and your partner will decide when you will meet and what you will talk about! 
You will be matched with someone who shares similar interests and notified by email with details of your first meeting.
You will be provided with a list of great cross cultural conversation starters. 

Goals of the Program 

  • To encourage open communication between international and U.S. American students

  • To improve awareness and understanding of different cultures.

  • To provide international students at UNC Charlotte the opportunity to improve their speaking skills and expose them to American culture.

What did you enjoy most about the program?

  • “Getting to learn about a different culture, it’s one thing to read about something, but when you actually talk to and form friendship w/someone from that culture, you get more information.”

  • “I like the fact that I get to learn about another person and their culture, up close and personal, without leaving campus!”

  • “Actually, I though it was going to be harder speaking English with someone who is learning the language, but it really wasn’t.”

How to apply

  1. Click here for the on-line application

  2. Fill out the application

  3. Click submit

  4. You will be notified via your uncc.edu email account once you’ve been matched and informed when to meet your partner

If you have any questions or would like additional information, contact the International Student/Scholar Office at 704.687.7781 or intlsso@uncc.edu

Matching is done at the beginning of the Fall & Spring semester. 

Application deadline: September 13, 2009  for FALL 2009 semester

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Be a Cultural Ambassador!

The Cultural Ambassadors program provides international students with an opportunity to educate UNC Charlotte students, faculty and staff about their culture and experience as international students in the US.

Typical Presentations

Typical presentations are in a panel discussion format and may take place in a classroom or at a staff meeting.  A member of the ISSO staff will facilitate and panels may consist of 3-6 international students.  Questions will be prepared and students will answer questions based on their own experiences and perspectives.  At the end of the presentation, members of the audience may ask additional questions.  To prepare for the presentation, several days before the event, panelists usually meet with the discussion facilitator and review the questions.

Click here for the student application.

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Host Family Program

(An international friendship experience)
The Charlotte community offers this opportunity for international students to develop a friendship with an American family.  It is an opportunity for people from different cultures to share some common experiences and learn more about each other. It is not a live-in situation.  This program is intended for first year students. 
Applications are available in the ISSO.


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International House at UNC Charlotte

Click here for more information.

 

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Events

International Festival (IFEST)
A  30+ year tradition, this festival celebrates the music, dance, and food of UNC Charlotte international students and members of Charlotte’s international community.  Over 50 countries from around the world are represented and attendance in previous years has been estimated at 10,000.  It is located at and around the Student Activities Center (SAC) and admission is free. 
If you are interested in representing your country, please contact Marian Beane at
mebeane@uncc.edu


Campus Events

Community Events
- International House

 

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