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, and read about 100 things to do in Springfield. The Visit Springfield Illinois website also has excellent information on great restaurants, sites and attractions, arts, culture, history, shopping, and more! You can visit Outdoors Adventures website for more fun as well!
Events
- New International Orientation - January 11th.
- Spring 2024 Welcome Back Week - January 16-19th.
- OPT Workshop for Spring 2024 graduates - February 2nd, 2-4pm @ Brookens Auditorium
- OPT Workshop for Summer 2024 graduates - March 22nd, 2-4pm @ Brookens Auditorium
Holidays
International Education
Local Organizations Supporting International Education
- Chicago Council on Global Affairs
- Indian Association of Greater Springfield
- Interfaith Coalition
- Islamic Society of Greater Springfield
- NPR Illinois
- Peoria World Affairs Council
- Sister Cities Association of Springfield, Illinois
- Springfield Commission on International Visitors
- The Hindu Temple of Greater Springfield
- World Affairs Council of Central Illinois
- World Business Chicago
Newsletters
- December Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- November Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- October Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- September Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- August Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- July Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- June Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- May Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- April Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- March Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- February Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
- January Newsletter 2023 (PDF)
If you have any questions about the events, please contact:
Erika Suzuki, Program Coordinator
217-206-8164
esuzu2@uis.edu