It can be difficult to leave your family and friends behind to live in another country. However, most international students make new friends through activities, clubs, and organizations on campus. Explore some of the many ways in which you can get involved on campus. The Visit Springfield Illinois website also has excellent information on great restaurants, sites and attractions, arts, culture, history, shopping, and the Illinois Times is a great resource local upcoming events! You can visit Outdoors Adventures website for more fun as well!

Events

Spring 2025 events, activities, and workshops:

DATE & TIMEEvent/Activity Location 
Thursday, January 9 Spring 2025 New International Student Orientation 
Friday, January 17 
1 pm
Make-up Orientation PAC F 
Friday, January 17 
5 pm – 7 pm 		International Student Welcome Party Union Ballroom 

Friday, January 24 
6 pm – 7 pm 		Lunar New Year, Year of the Snake Union Ballroom 
Friday, February 7 
2 pm – 4 pm 
OPT Workshop for Spring 2025 graduates Brookens Auditorium 
Friday, February 7 
7 am 		One-day ski trip with Campus Rec 
Friday, February 21 
11:30 am 		International Mother Language Day Union Entrance table 
  

  
Friday, March 28 
2 pm – 4 pm 		OPT Workshop for Summer 2025 graduates Brookens Auditorium 
Date: TBA 
5:30 pm – 7 pm 		Professional Etiquette Dinner with CDC Union Ballroom 
April 
TBA 		Holi with ISO 
Friday, May 19 
TBA 		International Congratulatory Ceremony Union Ballroom 

*TBA= To Be Announced

Holidays

International Education

Local Organizations Supporting International Education

Newsletters

If you have any questions about the events, please contact: 
Erika Suzuki, Program Coordinator
217-206-8164
esuzu2@uis.edu