IGHT THE MICHIGAN DAILY TTTF.I.gn'AV_ -gV..PTV..'141RVTt. 19 1491 EIGHT THE MUCHIE~~~~AN DANNY 1TTT i~'~lAVQXT~~T~' ~1f )"~A X , A)CA A1E iIVIIJ~.lt 4,ly1U 4 F Students Lend Worldwide Flavor THE SNACK THAT SATISFIES... Each year students from over eighty foreign countries come to the University-about 1500 strong -to give a "typical midwestern college town" an exposure to many languages, spoken from under tur- bans, or above saris, or through moustasches. Canada excluded, India, Japan and Turkey send the largest num- ber of students here, followed by China, Iran and Venezuela. But smaller numbers come from places like Kuwait, Nepal, and Liberia. Most international students come to study engineering, but almost all other courses of study are also followed. Meet Socially Students from all over the world may meet socially through the World's Fair, International Week, The International Ball, the Inter- national Variety Show, the Inter- national Students' Association and the teas at the International Cen- ter. The nationality clubs, formed by ;students from lands having more than 20 representatives here, also hold their own dances, social events and friendly gatherings. The World's Fair is an annual festival at which the visitor can see national dances from many "esoteric" areas, as well as treat himself to unfamiliar foods and customs from many different cul- tures. Culminating the carnival is that International Ball, where almost every nation contributes its people and culture to the general con- fusion. International Week Every fall, the Michigan Union sponsors an international Week which features a show of interna- tional costumes and customs. Each year, too, a group of students from all over the world organize and present a variety show which tours the state and presents at least one home performance. African danc- ing, a Japanese trio, an Indonesian Candle-Dance, Lebanese singing, and . royal Thailand dance have been presented in the past. Wives of international students sometimes have a difficult time adjusting to American foods and home-keeping habits, and so vari- ous facilities-such as sewing ma- chines, nursery equipment, and STUDENT HOME-Offices of the International Student Center are in a portion of the Michigan Union. Here the students may find out any information they need to know about, the University, housing or visas and the Center may keep informed on the progress and difficulties of any foreign - students. HAMBU RGERS SC information on how to handle American stoves-have been made available to them. Neighborhood tea and conversa- tion groups are also organized, more or less informally, to help wives keep in touch with the community. Social Events The International Students' As- sociation organizes educational, athletic and social events, and strives to improve understanding among students of different na- tions. Its new president, Anees Jung, will be faced with a proposed new constitution which would tie in the nationality clubs and their members more tightly with ISA itself by having the clubs' mein- bers automatically become mem- bers of ISA. ISA is already used to working in cooperation with the national- ity clubs, and sponsors lectures on interpst, furnishing an opportunity for American and international students to work together. Keeps in Touch The University keeps in touch with international students through the International Center, headed by Prof. James Davis. The International Center of- fers housing - at the Madelon Pound House-for visiting foreign leaders and faculty members, and has, with its offices at the Cen- ter itself, recreation and lounge room available to all students. Counselors Three full time counselors ad- vise students on problems arising from immigration relationships, financial matters, relations with sponsors, academic status and personal adjustment. The Center also maintains re- lations with the nationality clubs and ISA, assisting them in organ- izing their functions. Private housing is located for foreign students by offices in the International Center, which keep a list of landlords willing-or un- willing-to rent their apartments to students from other countries. Programs Visits The Center also programs the visits of foreign teachers arid gov- ernment officials who come to the University. The Center tries, when possi- ble, to encourage relationships be- and the off-campus community. On Thanksgiving, many families in or near Ann Arbor have sent invitations (through the Interna- tignal Center) to international students to spend the holiday meal with .them. Local visits are planned for weekends, and more extensive traveling for vacation times is also organized through the Center's of- fices. Dorms Aided By Assembly (Continued from Page 1) Assembly sponsors many pro- jects during the year, including the I-Hop early in the fall. The Assembly Inter-Quadrangle Coun- cils joint sing is also held in the fall, and each house usually works with one of the men's houses. The winning choir is awarded a cup for each of the two houses par- ticipating. Spring Show is held during the second semester. It is jointly spon- sored by Assembly Association and IQC, the purpose of bringing top- notch entertainment to the cam- pus. 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