Community Connections
Meet neighbors who care about you
Upcoming Events
Spring Welcome Dinner
Join us for a warm welcome dinner with home-cooked food and new friends. Meet local families and other international students.
Community Center, 123 Main St
18:00-20:30
Campus Tour & Coffee
Explore campus with a local guide, then grab coffee together. Learn where everything is before classes start!
Student Union Front Steps
10:00-12:00
Banking & Phone Setup Workshop
We'll walk you through opening a bank account and getting a phone plan. Volunteers will accompany you to the bank!
International Student Office, Room 201
14:00-16:00
Grocery Store Trip
Need groceries but not sure where to go? Join us for a group trip to the supermarket and Asian grocery store.
Meet at Student Union Parking Lot
10:00-13:00
Volunteer Partners
They're ready to help you settle in
Sarah Chen
Springfield · State University
Former international student from Taiwan. I've been through everything you're going through and would love to help!
English, 中文
David Miller
Springfield · State University
Local resident and teacher. I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and helping newcomers feel at home.
English
ContactLisa Wang
Riverside · Tech University
PhD student in Computer Science. Happy to share tips about grad school life and navigating the US.
English, 中文
James Thompson
Springfield · State University
Community volunteer for 5 years. I love cooking and often host dinner for international students.
English, 中文(基础)
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