Making the Most of Your

Global Badger Experience

ISS Programs

Madison Friends of International Students• Community organization of local resident

volunteers

• Programs open to all international students, scholars, and accompanying family members

• English Classes for students and family members• Furniture Program• Global Friends• Thanksgiving Hospitality Program• and more!

• www.mfismadison.com

Saturday, August 30| 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.(Eventbrite sign-up link)

International Reach isa global education program that places

international students, scholars & their dependents

on campus, in schools, & in the community

to serve as speakers on their countries, cultures, & current issues.

Benefits to you• Engage with the Madison and

UW communities• Promote cross-cultural

awareness• Improve presentation and public

speaking skills• Experience new opportunities• Interact with peers at training

socials

Interested?Fall 2018 Reach Orientations

Tuesday, September 311:30am – 12:30 p.m.TBA

Thursday, September 124:00-5:00 p.m.TBA

(Online Orientation is also available)

Questions?Learn more at the Welcome and Information Fair on Friday!

Contact International Reach:reach@studentlife.wisc.edu

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN DIVERSE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTS

Do you want to:

• Learn more about the U.S. and American culture?• Build lasting friendships from around the globe?

• Enhance your UW-Madison experience?

If you answered yes, then check out BRIDGE!

Application Deadline:

Monday, September 2ndby 11:59 p.m.

For the Fall Semester

Learn more atbridge.iss.wisc.edu

ISS Photo Scavenger Hunt• Monday, September 2 | 1:00 p.m.

• Form teams and follow clues to explore campus and the City of Madison

• Prizes and snacks afterwards

• All UW-Madison students welcome

• Meet in the Varsity Hall III, Union South

How to be Successful in the Classroom Slide

Didn’t Write It? Cite It!

Global Café

Thursdays from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

September 12th September 26th

October 10th October 24th

November 14th December 5th

• Multicultural Student Center Lounge (Red Gym)

• Make new friends from around the world

• Try international drinks and snacks

• Learn about different cultures

• All students welcome!

Communitea & Conversations

Conversation CornerPractice English Language skills