Programs and Activities

The Center for International Education organizes a diverse array of programs to ensure international students' integration into the community. Our Host Family/Friend Program allows students to connect with a local family. The program begins with a 3-day home-stay at the beginning of your period of study, after which you stay in touch with your host on a regular basis. Another program, the Buddy Project, matches international students and domestic students for friendship and the exchange of cultural perspectives. The International Ambassador program allows students connect with former UW-Eau Claire students from their own home country who can share perspective and answer questions about UWEC courses, climate, and community. Roundtable discussions are another way to get involved at UW-Eau Claire. At these discussions, international students and faculty members come together to discuss current world issues.

As you become a part of the UW-Eau Claire community, you will want to stay informed about all the latest international student news. The International Connection is a student-written newsletter that is published twice a semester. It offers interviews, campus news, and details about upcoming events. International Folk Fair, held each fall, is a celebration of diversity with ethnic food, international displays and performances. In the spring we celebrate Women's Day with international students from around the world. The Association of International Students (AIS), a student club, organizes social activities such as the annual barbecue. Excursions and activities organized by the CIE offer international and domestic students an inexpensive way to visit interesting destinations around the state of Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. Popular destinations include the Festival of Nations, the state capitol in Madison, the Amish Community, professional sporting events, and the Mall of America.

The Center for International Education is here to make your experience at UW-Eau Claire the best one possible. Our many programs are designed to integrate you into the campus and community, promote friendship and intercultural exchange, and allow you to experience all that the university, the area, and the upper Midwest of the United States has to offer. Become a part of UW-Eau Claire; become involved in our exciting programs!