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Living in America Programs

Programs focused on cultural adjustment and daily life in the US

English instruction volunteers with a student from the class

CCIS offers free English classes that are open to international students, foreign postdocs, and their family members with intermediate to advanced English proficiency. Typical classes include American Culture, Current Events and Issues, Idioms, and Pronunciation.

Volunteer host and participant's family carving pumpkins for Halloween

Want to improve your English speaking skills? Meet weekly with an English-speaking partner for an hour of casual conversation at a time and place that works for you. Your partner will be matched with you based on shared interests, hobbies, occupation, and gender. 

Internationals chatting and enjoying lunch on campus with their host family

Connect with local residents for friendly, non-academic, informal relationships based on shared interests. Meet four or more times for coffee, family dinners, hiking, or other adventures!