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International Friendship Program (Program Enrollment Program)

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  • Terms: Fall, Spring
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year Deadline Date Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2019 05/15/2019 ** Rolling Acceptance TBA TBA
Fall 2019 12/31/2019 ** Rolling Acceptance TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling application processing. Users will be immediately notified of the status of their application and be able to complete additional application requirements prior to the term's deadline.
Program Description:

About Our International Friendship Program (IFP)

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Background

Terra Dotta University welcomes international students from over 120 different countries. International students make up over 6,000 of the student population on campus. International students come to the United States only days or weeks before the semester begins. Once they arrive, they are confronted with language barriers, culture shock, loneliness, and academic stress, among other worries. The IPP was created to help new international students connect with U.S. students and alleviate some of their initial concerns and make friends with people all across the world.

Goal

To build global competencies by providing opportunities and safe forums for new international students to engage with U.S. students and educate each other about their cultures and countries, life experiences and perspectives.

How the Program Works

New international students are paired up with U.S. students to participate in one-on-one and group activities throughout the semester. International partners learn about TDU and the surrounding community, as well as cultural customs of the area. U.S. partners also benefit from the international students by learning about other countries, cultures, values and traditions. Participants in IPP are cultural ambassadors and contribute to cultural sharing and exchanges throughout the program.

Members' Commitment

Participating in IPP does involve commitment. IPP partners must commit to meeting at least seven times throughout the semester. This comes out to about two times a month. IPP partners will compare schedules and decide when to meet throughout the semester. There will be a list of suggested activities and events that partners can participate in or attend. Check out our calendar and photos and see what we have done! IPP participants are also required to keep a short journal and write about their experiences and activities with their partner.