CONNECT WITH OTHER STUDENTS!

Dear new international students-

We hope you all are ready for the new semester. To get you more inspiring energy, we are giving you a little gift.

• Would you like to be paired up with a U.S. student?
• Would you like to learn more about U.S. culture from U.S. students?
• Would you like to see more of Madison with your U.S. friends?
  
  If so, consider applying for the CULTURAL CONNECT program!!
  
  Upcoming Events:
  
  BONFIRE NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION OTHER FUN EVENTS
  
  What is Cultural Connect all about?
  Cultural Connect is a new initiative that will pair U.S. and international students in a semester-long peer mentoring partnership. The goal of Cultural Connect is to foster meaningful interaction that will help integrate international students into the campus culture and help U.S. students cultivate global competencies.
  
  What does it mean to be part of the Cultural Connect program?
  1. Each International student will be paired up with a U.S. student as peer mentors.
  2. Each pair will be required to attend six (6) events planned by the Center for International Education (CIE) during the term. These events might include: a trip to Devil's Lake State Park, a Cook & Meet, a welcome orientation and cross-cultural training session, and other fun events.
  3. Each pair will be required to keep a weekly journal of any activities they have done.
  4. Each pair will be required to meet at least five (5) times outside of the planned events.
  
  How do I join?
  Fill out the attached Cultural Connect application and send it back to the program via email, or you can drop it off at CIE office (room D1610). The Cultural Connect Team will contact you for an interview after you submit your application.
  
  Application deadline: Friday, February 11th

For more questions, contact: iss@madisoncollege.edu or our office room D1610