Great Ways to Meet People on Campus

Most likely, one of your biggest worries about studying in a foreign country will be how will you make friends? It is a totally understandable concern and I have a few suggestions for you to follow to make it just that little bit easier!

The first up on the list will be the very first thing you do as an EMU student – orientation! Participating in orientation is the perfect way to meet students just like you – new and international students! When you’re in your groups at orientation be sure to talk to all the other students, as I’m sure you’ll make friendships!

The Office of International Students also frequently organizes social events that you should take part in! Same goes for clubs and intramural sports teams! With clubs, you meet not only international students, but American students whom have the same interests as you. If you already have a group of friends, a great thing for you all to do is intramural sports; find your friends and pick a sport!

The final piece of advice that I have for you is probably the most important - participate in class! If you participate in your classes others will notice you and will probably want to hang out with you! It is an awesome way to keep your education at it’s peak, and make friends at the same time.

by Adele

To read Adele's bio, visit www.emich.edu/ois/teamhello.

To register for UNITED international student orientation, visit www.emich.edu/ois/orientation.

To see a calendar of Office of International Students events, visit www.emich.edu/ois/calendar.

 

What is UNITED international student orientation?

Need to register for orientation? Visit www.emich.edu/ois/orientation.
Leave questions in the comment box or email ois@emich.edu!

I am truEMU

The importance of diet for people's well-being has not been lost on me as I have moved between Cyprus, the United Kingdom to study nutrition and food science and finally to United States to follow my dream, and study dietetics in the last four years. Coming to the United States was a big step for me, when I first came I was totally out of my element, but after a couple of days I have adjusted. In the beginning, I was feeling homesick, but what really helped me was united orientation. There I met new people, and since then we have been friends through thick and thin. I like studying at Eastern Michigan university, because of the opportunities that offers, and the experiences that you gain as an individual. In addition, EMU promotes diversity, which for international students is really important. There are so many organizations and events going on at the university that would help you adjust in your new beginning and socialize.

As for the classroom experience if you do study and follow the syllabus you should be fine! Professors are friendly and easy going (most of the times) and they are there to help you. Moreover, if you do have any problems or concerns there are advisors that can help you, either from office of international students (ois) or from your department. I truly feel that EMU now is my new family!  

By: Elina
To read Elina's bio, visit www.emich.edu/ois/teamhello
For a complete checklist for new students, visit www.emich.edu/ois/checklist