University of Michigan International Center

10/08/2026

Career questions keeping you up at night? 👀💼

From figuring out when to think about OPT to navigating U.S. workplace culture, the International Students Career Success Conference is a chance to get real answers from U-M alumni, international peers, and career experts.

Join us to build a career strategy, learn about work authorization timelines, hear from a panel of international students and alumni, and connect with people who understand the international student experience.

📅 October 23, 2026
⏰ 1:00–4:30 PM
📍 Rackham Assembly Hall & West Conference Room

Light refreshments will be provided. Open to degree-seeking students and alumni within two years of graduation.

Come with questions, leave with clearer next steps. 💙〽️ More details and register @ link in bio!

10/06/2026

🏈 Football at Michigan is about more than what happens on the field.

For international students new to U-M, traditions like tailgating, maize and blue Saturdays, and the Big House can also be a way to better understand campus culture and connect with the community.

Through the International Center’s American Football 101 sessions, advisors John Prescott and Jake Koelzer help students learn the basics of the game while introducing the traditions that make Michigan football such a big part of fall in Ann Arbor.

This post features an excerpt from The University Record, ”Using U-M football to help international students feel at home in Ann Arbor.”

✍️ Article by Genevieve Monsma
📸 Photos by Lon Horwedel, Michigan Photography

10/05/2026

Another informative session of 60 Minutes Around the Globe in is the books for this fall! On Friday, we heard from Visiting Professor at the UM Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Saw Yu May about the history and culture of Myanmar 🇲🇲 & sampled delicious food from Naing Myanmar Family Restaurant in Lansing 🍽️ 🤤

Special thanks to our partners at International House Ann Arbor for co-hosting!!

10/05/2026

This Week at the IC! 💙

Here’s what’s coming up for international students this week:

🎂 October 6, 3:00–4:00 PM: October Birthday Celebration
Celebrate October birthdays with fellow U-M international students and scholars at International House Ann Arbor. Cake, coffee, and tea included!

🥪 October 7, 12:00–1:00 PM: Peace Corps Lunch Discussion
Join the U-M Peace Corps Office for a conversation about health and safety during Peace Corps service.

🍜 October 9, 6:00–8:00 PM: Noodle & Board Game Night
Enjoy ramen, play a variety of games, and meet other international students at the Student Activities Building Lobby!

📌 Immigration Update:
A district court has postponed implementation of the DHS final rule eliminating duration of status for F and J nonimmigrants. For now, immigration regulations and corresponding guidance continue as usual.

Swipe through for more details on each event, and check the link in our bio for registration information! 💛💙

10/02/2026

“I’m down” means yes… apparently. 😅

Everyday English is full of phrases that don’t always mean exactly what they sound like. From “rain check?” to “I’ll let you go,” here’s a quick guide to a few expressions you might hear in class, at work, or just hanging out with friends.

Save this for the next time someone says something that makes you go, “Wait… what?” 👀

What phrase confused you when you first heard it? Let us know in the comments!

10/01/2026

📸 Calling all U-M international students and scholars!

Share a photo from your time at U-M, around Michigan, across the U.S., or from home for the 2026 International Center Photo Contest.

Winning photos will be featured in the university-wide Global Photo Showcase, and the top 3 winners will receive U-M merchandise prizes! 💙〽️

🗓️ Deadline: Friday, October 9 at 5:00 PM

Additional details and submit your photo through the link in our bio!

09/29/2026

Fall break is coming up 🍂🚗 and it’s the perfect excuse to explore beyond Ann Arbor!

Our Summer Orientation Peer Advisor Mohammad Ali Kazmi shares some of his favorite weekend getaways, from a peaceful bike ride around Mackinac Island to a quick trip to Detroit, lakeside views in Traverse City, a big-city weekend in Chicago, and a little Bavarian charm in Frankenmuth.

If you’re looking for a change of scenery over break, swipe through for a few ideas to add to your list. 💙〽️

Where would you go for a weekend getaway from Ann Arbor?

09/28/2026

This Week at the IC! 💙

Here’s what’s coming up for international students this week:

🍽️ September 30, 11:45 AM–12:45 PM: North Campus International Student Lunch Conversation
Take a break, meet other international students, and talk about life in the U.S. and at U-M.

🚗 September 30, 4:00–5:00 PM: Driving in the U.S.
Join this virtual Orientation Encore session presented by AAA to learn practical driving and road safety tips for the U.S.

🛡️ October 1, 5:00–6:30 PM: Empowerment Self-Defense Workshop
Learn physical and verbal strategies for navigating unsafe situations. Food will be provided.

🤝 October 2, 12:00–1:00 PM: Peace Corps Meet & Greet
Meet recently returned Peace Corps volunteer Sevi Fua and learn more about their experience in Togo. Lunch provided!

🌍 October 2, 2:00–3:00 PM: 60 Minutes Around the Globe: Myanmar
Learn more about Myanmar and connect with others in the U-M international community.

💰 October 2, 3:00–4:30 PM: Budgeting, Living Costs & Financial Planning
Join the International Student Financial Education Workshop Series to learn how to estimate monthly expenses, create a realistic student budget, and plan for the cost of living in the U.S. Refreshments provided!

📌 Immigration Update:
A district court has postponed implementation of the DHS final rule eliminating duration of status for F and J nonimmigrants. For now, immigration regulations and corresponding guidance continue as usual.

Swipe through for more details on each event, and check the link in our bio for registration information! 💛💙

09/22/2026

Wait… what does that mean? 👀📚

Starting college in the U.S. comes with a whole new vocabulary. From “curve” and “cold-call” to “tailgate” and “plus-one,” some terms might sound confusing at first.
Save this quick guide to common U.S. college terms, and send it to a friend who might need the translation! 💙〽️
What term confused you when you first came to U-M?

Let us know in the comments 👇

09/21/2026