A tall, white, Italian male student holds coffee and smiles at a Black, American, male student, speaking to each other at an event.
International and American students spend time together at Global Community Hour.
International and American students spend time together at Global Community Hour.
A female student wearing a traditional Costa Rican red, white, and blue dress, smiles at a student holding an event passport.
Students learn from one another at our big annual event.
Students learn from one another at our big annual event.
A group of students kneel and stand in matching Conversation Partners t-shirts to take a selfie as a group.
Conversation Partners pairs American and International Students for weekly cross-cultural exchanges.
Conversation Partners pairs American and International Students for weekly cross-cultural exchanges.
Drop-In Hours
Global Safari Fest
World Bridge
Global Community Hour
American Cultural Events

Welcome to the Office of Intercultural Student Life (ISL)! We are here for YOU!

 

We are the bridge for international students at Kent State into student life. We do this through:

  • drop-in hours every week to help international students navigate campus and life in the US
  • programs that build community and friendships
  • events where international students get to share their cultures
  • events where international students get to learn more about American culture

We also support American students, by providing opportunities for:

  • community and friendship building with peers from around the world
  • chances to learn more about other countries and cultures 
  • intercultural competency skill building
  • fun

 

Fall 2024 Drop-In Hours

Tuesday and Friday: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Fall 2024 Event Calendar

August
  • Aug. 22 (Thursday), 1-4 p.m. - Fall Open House
  • Aug. 26 (Monday), 1-4 p.m. - Career Exploration and Development Drop-In Hours: Student Employment
  • Aug. 27 (Tuesday)  - Drop-In Hours begin for the semester
September
  • Sept. 1 (Monday) - Deadline to apply for Conversation Partners
  • Sept. 12 (Thursday), 3-4:30 p.m. - Global Community Hour
  • Sept. 18 (Wednesday), 3-5 p.m. - World Bridge
  • Sept. 26-28 (Thursday-Saturday) - Homecoming Weekend: Introduction Session, Parade, Tailgating, Football Game
October
  • Oct. 7 (Monday), 1-4 p.m. - Career Exploration and Development Drop-In Hours: Career Fair Prep
  • Oct. 10 (Thursday), 3-4:30 p.m. - Global Community Hour
  • Oct. 16 (Wednesday), 3-5 p.m. - World Bridge
  • Oct. 31 (Thursday), 3-5 p.m. - Flashes Trick-or-Treating
November
  • Nov. 4 (Monday), 1-4 p.m. - Career Exploration and Development Drop-In Hours: Internship and Job Searching
  • Nov. 7 (Thursday), 3-4:30 p.m. - Global Community Hour
  • Nov. 20 (Wednesday), 3-5 p.m. - World Bridge
December
  • Dec. 5 (Thursday), 3-4:30 p.m. - Global Community Hour
  • Dec. 5 (Friday) - Drop-In Hours end for the semester

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