Study
Abroad Program
Faculty Program Directors
Programs and Services for International Students
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The IPS Office provides information and
assistance with:
Immigration policies and procedures
Academic concerns 
Personal problems
Financial emergencies
Professional concerns
Orientation and adjustment
Reentry issues
Culture shock
Employment
Friendship Partners Program
International Outreach Program
Conversation Partners Program
Programs for the entire international community
are designed to enhance each student's academic experience and to help us all
learn more about each other and the world in which we live.
Ongoing programs
International Connections, our
International Orientation Program, is
designed to assist new international students in their initial adjustment to
the campus and the Evansville area. Offered prior to the beginning of each
term, orientation provides an opportunity for international students to get
settled into their new surroundings, to plan their academic program and
register for courses, to meet other internationals and American students and
to become more familiar with the surrounding community.
Friendship Partners Program provides a
cultural link between international students and American families in the
Evansville community. We hope that this type of interaction will be beneficial
to the students and families alike. Casual social occasions (dinner, sports
activities, holiday visits, etc.) are perfect times to get together with each other, for friendship and relaxation. (Please
note: this is not a homestay program.)
The International Outreach Program,
coordinated by the IPS Office, provides international students with the
opportunity to share their culture and language with American community
groups, school children and area business persons.
Small World is a program that matches
American and international students to interact one on one. Participants may
sign up to be either Conversation Partners or Peer Assistants. Conversation
Partners will meet in order to practice English in a natural and relaxed
environment. Peer Assistants simply act as friends to one another helping out
with simple things like shopping or learning to use the bus. This program is a
bridge between cultures, and often, long lasting friendships develop.
Applications may be picked up in the International Programs and Services
Office.
International Programs. Many programs,
such as the International Week festivities and other events are sponsored in
cooperation with the International Club and other campus organizations. These
events are publicized in the monthly IPS newsletter, which is distributed to
all international students at USI.
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