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?
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