How does UNT support the transition for international students?

by Siddharth_Desai

I am thinking of applying to UNT for MS in Computer science. How does UNT support the transition for international students, especially in terms of cultural adaptation and networking?

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Virat_Singh

The university offers cultural events, workshops, and mentorship programs to help international students integrate. There’s a supportive community that understands the challenges of being an international student.

One such event in global encounters one can meet students from around the world and experience authentic, home cooked meals at Global EncoUNTers. Global EncoUNTers is an educational and social event series hosted by international students/organizations that have volunteered to present their culture, history and heritage to the UNT community. The informative presentation, Q&A sessions and traditional foods help to strengthen cross-cultural understanding, appreciation and friendship.

Other such events are:

Discover Series

Introduction to countries around the world

Guest speakers may include students, student orgs, faculty and staff

Q&A sessions

Traditional foods and beverages

Meets monthly during each long semester

International Social Hour

Meet students from around the world

Foster relationships among peers from different cultures

International and American students are encouraged to participate

Meets every Friday at Noon in Marquis Hall 130 during each long semester

Language Exchange

Learn a language, Share a Language

Languages have included Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, English, Chinese, Portuguese, Persian, and German

Meets every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. during each long semester

Annual Events

UNT World Fair

International Education Week Parade

International Student Thanksgiving Dinner

International Mother Language Day

Football 101

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