THE MICHIGAN DAILY i hursday, September 7, 1912 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Ihursday, September 7, 19/2 foreign students share cultures By PAUL RUSKIN Diversity is the word that best describes Rive Gauche, where students from 80 different coun- tries come together to exchange ideas, learn about each other, and just plain enjoy themselves. Located at the corner of East University and Hill, Street, Rive Gauche is an international coffee house open every Mo n d ay through Saturday from 8:00 to 12:00 to all members of the com- munity. Thursday is a, particu- larly good time to attend, since free refreshments are served. Rive Gauche coffee house is sponsored by the International S t u d e n t s Association (ISA), which also runs a number of other programs. For instance, two nights a week ISA holds language nights at Rive Gauche, when everyone speaks a certain for- eign language. During the past year, French, Spanish, Indian, Chinese and Arabic language nights were held, among many others. ISA has a membership of over 300, foreign and American stu- dents. According to ISA presi- dent In-Kuin Kim, it is the only organization on campus which is dedicated to bringing together people f r o m differnt countries and Americans. He says that foreign students experience a great deal of pressure when they first come to the University be- cause they must produce aca- demically while trying to adjust to a new language and culture. As a result, most foreign stu- dents fall into a pattern of spend- ing most of their time in the li- brary, never m e e t i n g many American or foreign students except people from their own country. At the same time, In-Kuin Kim complains that "most American students pass up a golden once in a lifetim'e opportunity by not meeting the foreigners who are at the University." To alleviate this situation, ISA was organized three years ago. Besides its social activities, an intensive off-campus introduc- Center provides students with u .. 1 4 ISA also sponsors a variety of tion to American culture during legal counseling of this sort. educational programs through- the weekend before school be- A second major concern of foreign students is money. Al- out the school year. For instance, gins. Included in this orienta- hough the center doesn't pro- every March the ISA, along with tion, which costs $25, is infor- vide students with financial aid, n. the F o r e i g n Student Board mation on academic attainment, it does help them find other (FSB), sponsors a world fair. and general information, about sources of money. This past year, the fair featured Ann Arbor and the University. The International Center is workshops on the third world, According to the center's much less active in providing women throughout the world, and Assistant Director Jim Mont- foreign students with social ac- the United Nations (UN), as well gomery, a major concern of all tivities than is ISA. However, it s as a week of concerts, foreign students is their legal does sponsor an international tea ISA holds two open meetings status in the United States. every Wednesday afternoon at \ a year in order to attract new Montgomery says there are five the center. members. This fall the first differenttypes of visas thatia A final opportunity for meeting meeting is scheduled for Sept. foreign student can get, depend- foreign students is provided by 12 at 8:00 in the Multipurpose ing upon a number of considera- over 20 clubs which are spon- f Room of the Undergraduate Li- tions such as how long they will sored by various nationalities. brary. be in the country, on whether or These clubs often hold their own Also involved with the needs not they will work while in the nights at Rive Gauche to expose of foreign students is the Inter- Unitd States. The International people to their particular culture. national Center. Located in thebon basement of the Michigan Union, ~ the center is concerned mainly "rR >§ with orientation programs for RESHMEN ruv: new foreign students and legal aid for all foreign students. IfAyou do 't Before arriving in Ann Arbor, 1 new students receive introduc- shop FOLLETT'S tory material from the Interna- tional Center. This material pro- -nt vides them with information con- yOU rmay be paying to1 cerning housing, financial ar-y1 rangements, transportation, and m Uch for your books. INTRODUCES health requirements. Upon arrival at the University, THOUSANDS OF USED the center provides the student with assistance in finding hous- at up to 331 % off ing, and registering for classes. AND Starting in mid-August, informa- COMPARE OUR NEW tion sessions are held twice a day at the center's office to pro- BOOK PRICES TOO! vide students with additional in- formation. The center sponsors D oublek'ts F forany HEY PARDNERS! occassion Haggar doubleknits! 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