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Things to Know at Your Campus

  • How many international students are enrolled at your college or university?
  • Where do they come from?  How many countries are represented?  Which national groups are most numerous?
  • What does the university provide in order to meet the needs of the international students?  Orientation?  Housing?  Airport pickup?  Social events?
  • How does the university administer or coordinate this program?  Has a Foreign Student Advisor's Office been established?  Who is this person and where is the office located?
  • Does the university assign international students to a particular dorm or housing area?
  • Has the university organized a "Host Family" program?
  • Has anything been organized to provide for the special needs of the wives and children of international students?
  • Which organizations on the campus (or groups or churches in the community) have developed programs to assist international students?  Are they open to participation by your group?  Is a community association or network already in place?
  • Where do the international student groups meet?  Could your facilities (student center, church) provide an area as a regular meeting place?
  • On some campuses several faculty members have often taken a special interest in working with international students.  Do you know who they are?
  • Are there former missionaries, pastors, volunteers, or persons in your community or circuit who have served in overseas missions who could serve as a resource for your group?

 

Updated 07/15/03