International Living Area
Gerstacker International House
is closing, but the I-house program will continue on the top floor of
Whitehouse.
The International
House has moved to the top floor of Whitehouse this year and is a
living-learning residence for upperclassmen with an interest in French, German, Spanish and Japanese. Language majors must live in the house for at least one
semester. Students often live in the house before and/or after a study
abroad experience.
There are Native
Speakers of each language in the language houses, one for French,
two for Spanish one for German and one for Japanese.
Native Speakers in the past have come from France, Belgium, Japan, Argentina,
Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Spain, Austria, and Germany. The Native Speakers help
students learn their language and arrange weekly activities in each
language.
Residents of I-House pledge to attend weekly
language house meetings.
The I-House meetings are programs focused on international issues - or
just fun activities! Some examples of meetings include speakers,
scavenger hunt (with clues in French, German, and Spanish and Japanese),
cultural activities put on by each house, talent nights, and a
international dinner put on by all 4 houses.
International Dinner 2009
Over 125 students, faculty and staff showed up
for the annual international dinner, each house made at least one
dish from their country. Congratulations to the Native Speakers and
their students for a job well done!
  
Yume Nakamura Miguel, Marine and Greg
Benny and Alejandra
Japanese style seating for the students from the Japan house.
Early arrival guarantees a good seat at this event!
Lines of people waiting for the fabulous fare.
 
Cookies from France
Alex waiting for dessert
Dr. Randall helps serve drinks to our students.
French Activity
To see some of years past International House
activities, click the link below:
intlactivies.dwt
Selection
Process
Each semester
Residential Life conducts a procedure
for determining housing for the following semester.
Regulations for living in I-house
Native
Speaker Program
Modern Languages and
Cultures Department
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Albion College
4690 Kellogg Center
Albion, MI 49224
Telephone: 517.629.0307 Fax: 517.629.0617
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