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INCOMING FOREIGN STUDENTS

Thank you for your interest in being matched with a TAMIU International Student Mentor.  Before you complete and submit the application below, here are some of the program details.

Schedule Fall 2012

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

14 August

 

15 August

 

16 August

 

17 August

18 August

 

19 August

9 am Errands

1 pm Errands

20 August

9 am Errands

1 pm Errands

21 August

9 am Errands

1 pm Errands

22 August

9 am - 4 pm

New Student Orientation: Student Center Rotunda

23 August

9 am Errands

1 pm New Student Orientation, Rec. Center 128/129.

24 August

9 am Errands

1 pm Errands

25 August  (first day of class)

9 am Errands

1 pm Errands

26 August

9 am Errands

1 pm Mall

7 pm BBQ Social

27 August

10 am Downtown Laredo (by bus)

28 August

 

 

 

29 August

 

30 August

 

31 August

1 September

10 am Cafe du Monde

2 September

Convocation

3 September

4 September

 

 

5 September 6 September 7 September

8 September

7 pm  International

Welcome Dinner (SGA)

9 September 10 September

Notes:

AIS – Association of International Students

Sign-up for errand trips at Student Affairs (Student Center 226)

Errand trips will take you to locations such as supermarkets, banks, electronic stores, etc. depending on student needs

Meeting point is the SC Rotunda main entrance (under globe) 5 minutes prior to departure.

The New Student Orientations are mandatory events (22 and 23 August)

This calendar will be updated as new events get added

What are the responsibilities of an International Student Mentor?

Maintain personal communication via email/social networking with you prior to arrival

Support you during arrival and first three weeks at TAMIU

Participate in international student orientation and welcome events

What are your responsibilities?

Complete the mentee application in order to be considered

Be responsive to mentor emails and provide details about arrival and activities participation

Be patient and open-minded towards your mentor(s)

Communicate any concerns in a respectful and constructive manner

Click HERE to start your application!  By submitting this application you grant permission to share your contact information with other International Student Mentor participants.