Very Important Information! Informação Muito Importante! 非常重要的信息！매우 중요한 정보!

Please notify the International Student Affairs Office and the Registrars Office in Moot Hall if you change your address. It is imperative as if you do not complete it, you risk missing key information concerning your status in the United States, and/ or events that may be of interest to you sponsored by the International Student Affairs Office.

International Students at Buffalo State seeking information can vist the International Student Affairs web site at:
http://internationalstudentaffairs.buffalostate.edu/

WHO ARE WE? WHY IS WHO WE ARE IMPORTANT?

Living life without purpose and what it represents to the observer is applicable to an infinite number of our daily activities. Be it getting out of bed without knowing what to accomplish that day, or walking into a room without thinking about why, living without purpose is not a quality one wants to be identified by. Now, on the International Student Organisation, the name clearly gives some of the essential information of our group. The other essential detail is aforementioned in the title, "Who are we? Why is who we are important?" We are international students, and we exist because of internationals, for internationals, and to internationals. By being from other countries, we are part of a special group that brings new knowledge, ideas, and cultural differences to enlighten others as well as learn ourselves. By joining the International Student Organisation, individuals are given an opportunity to learn about the distinctions of the world's cultures, go to events that present those distinctions, and network with other people from other countries to learn about their upbringing (if they're comfortable) and much more. Basically, we strive to offer programs for internationals to adapt to the United States, host events that give internationals a chance to interact with each other, and organize awesome events that epitomize the sheer breadth of the world's cultures. We are thankful for these great opportunities and hope you are too!

WHAT DO WE DO? WHY SHOULD YOU COME TO OUR EVENTS?

Several International Cultural Events are scheduled during the year including an Asian and European Cultural Night, African and Middle Eastern Cultural Night, Latin-American and Caribbean Cultural Night, and an International Fiesta. We also sponsor a weekend at Whispering Pines Camp for international studenta and their friends. More information and flyers will be posted 1-2weeks in advance all around campus and in the Main Union Lobby.

We guarantee each of these events will be a wonderful opportunity for you to learn something new about a unique culture, and share your knowledge with your friends. We will be organizing more events for you to not only learn about new cultures through performances but the opportunity to meet people from other countries. Look forward to events like the Whispering Pines Camping Trip, Pizza Nights and Cultural Orientations, which will be present throughout the year for your attendance to learn from other people on a one-to-one basis or in a group.

Our events are open to all full-time students currently enrolled at Buffalo State, and welcome members of the community or faculty that have an interest in the spirit of internationalism.

Where and When?

The International Student Organization is based in the International Student Affairs Office in Twin Rise 410. For upcoming events, joining, or concerns. Watch for info on our general interest meetings.

Why should YOU join us?

Internationalism is a powerful thing. As mentioned before, it is a source of ideas, cultural evolution, and knowledge. By joining OUR organisation, you will not only learn about the world's cultures, and make connections with other internationals, but you will boost your professional and academic skills by having a multifaceted approach to each question. For example, if you were applying for a job with prerequisites of East African history, would you provide them with the perspective of a textbook (with information the authors want to tell you) or the perspective of a person who has experienced the places of historical significance in East Africa personally? It's your choice, but personally, the latter would be my option. ISO will give you an opportunity to make such connections with other internationals, and hopefully, enlighten the community about the rich and diverse community at Buffalo State.