On-going Programs
Language Partner Program
Do you speak a foreign language?
Would you like to learn another language?
Would you like to learn about another culture?
The new Language Partner Program involves pairing two fluent speakers of different languages who meet on a regular basis to practice their language skills. By working together as a team, the partners learn from each other. Once matched, partners determine when, where and how often to meet.
If you would like to participate, please fill out the application form (MS Word) or
Language Partner Program (PDF) and email it to amenyayl@gmu.edu or mail to:
Office of International Programs and Services
4400 University Drive, MS 4C3
Fairfax, VA 22030.
Note: we cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide you with a language partner.
This program is only open to GMU students, faculty and staff.
Conversational Club with the International Association
 The International Association is a recognized student association that promotes understanding between nations/cultures and helps Mason community from all nations across the globe (particularly those newly arrived to the United States) adjust to and enjoy all this area has to offer! If you are interested, join the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION and invite your friends!!! ( http://gmu.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5165589933)
This group is for openminded people of ALL cultures who are interested in sharing their culture and learning about others. Members are dedicated to having fun as well as helping those newly arrived. The group stand for tollerance, understanding and the appreciation of all cultures.
International Association will be balancing fun/social activities with cultural awareness and helping the newly arrived/adjusting.
Conversational Club that OIPS launched in Fall 2007 semester started as a club for fun and useful discussions on a range of vital topics (students' choice); students explore their own culture in regards to its similarities and contrasts to American culture and other foreign cultures. Informal setting, snacks and drinks, interactive activities at the club meetings give students the chance to get to know other people who participate in the Language Partner program, in addition to a meeting with your language partner and meet members of the International Association. Conversational club meetings take place every other Friday from 6:30 to 8 pm. You can attend club meetings regardless of whether you are a participant of the Language Partner Program.
International Leadership Conference
 JMU and Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) partner together to offer an
annual leadership conference to international students studying at
universities in the United States. Various workshops focused on
leadership development are combined with evening activities and a
special keynote speaker. Students from a five-state regional area attend
this conference.
The International Student Leadership Conference has its own web site
within the oIP site. Please click on the following link to visit:
www.jmu.edu/international/islc.
The 8th Annual  International Student Leadership Conference in Harrisonburg, Virginia, will take place on March 28 and 29, 2008. The theme of the 2008 conference will be "Impossible is Nothing" The Conference will be hosting more than 200 individuals from around the world, currently studying at colleges and universities in the United States.
Early registration ends on March 7, 2008. If you are interested in participation, please fill out the Application Form and return it to OIPS or e-mail it as an attachment to amenyayl@gmu.edu. If the form is not available on your computer, please pick it up in OIPS. There is no fee for Mason’s international students to attend. $10 refundable deposit will be returned to you at the Conference site.
Registration fee: OIPS will cover the cost of registration with only a $10 refundable deposit from the student if we receive your information before March 5. After March 5 this will increase to $20.
Transportation: OIPS will provide free transportation to the Conference location from GMU campus and back.
International Leadership Conference 2007 Participants: Students who attended ISLC last year are welcome to join us by paying a $25 fee. Students who did not participate in ISLC previously are strongly encouraged to apply.
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On Monday, November 19, 2007 in Johnson Center
Dewberry Hall the Office of International Programs and Services together with the 
OIPS and ELI want to offer their international students a taste of Thanksgiving and the presence of
each member of Mason's international community to help share this celebration
is greatly appreciated. Moreover, International Thanksgiving Luncheon is a great opportunity to share some
elements of similar Harvest/Fall traditional holidays celebrations around the world! OIPS
would assist you in organizing a showcase or a short presentation on the
Harvesting tradition of your country/culture.