To ensure that international students feel welcome in Grinnell and find opportunities to connect with the local community, the Grinnell Office of International Student Affairs offers the Friends of International Students program (FIS).
The familiar hum of eager conversations and the laughter of old friends reuniting blended harmoniously with the cadence of fresh voices, painting a vivid picture of a community where journeys converge, united by the pursuit of knowledge and a world of perspectives.
While the OISA is the primary resource for international students on campus, host families offer an invaluable additional support system for new Grinnellians from around the world.
Beyond the events, the food, and the fun sponsored by the International Student Organization, ISO’s most important role is to create a home for international students at Grinnell.
For domestic and international students alike, fall break comes as a welcome relief from rigorous academic work — it’s a time to recharge among loved ones. But while many domestic students do so…
Grinnell College recently received a gift from Liyan Chen ’12 and her husband Brian Solomon, which was made in honor of Grinnell resident Jean Libbey, an enthusiastic host of international students.
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