International Student Life
International Student Services is excited that you are here. We look forward to working with you as you make Albion College your home. There are many opportunities for you to get involved. Take a look at some examples below.
International Student Coffee Hour
Spend time with Albion’s vibrant international community. Students and their friends can meet virtually for global discussions with Albion’s international community. Come with coffee and desserts, as well as plenty of conversation. All are invited to attend, and Albion faculty and staff often join the conversation.
Global Student Organizations
Join the International Student Union (ISU) at various programs each year, such as dinners, dances, movies, and cultural activities. Their meetings are designed to show the international flavor of Albion’s campus and to encourage an appreciation of international relations among Albion’s American students.
Join Asian Cultural Engagment (ACE) at events such as lunar new year, mid-autumn festival, and more.
“We have become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.”—Jimmy Carter, former U.S. President
Off-Campus Trips
Fun in Albion
Victory Park
Victory park is located just blocks away from Albion’s campus, off of Hannah Street. It has plenty of room to play frisbee, as well as a playground, basketball courts, a river walk, and state of the art disc golf course. Sledding in the winter is an all-time favorite, you can get a tray from Baldwin Hall. Cardboard classic sledding competition is in late January.
Cascarelli’s
An Albion favorite for when you need a break from Baldwin. This restaurant is known for its pizza, but also has a selection of other American type foods. Every month Cascarelli’s hosts “Jazz at Relli’s,” with music from the Albion College Jazz Band.
- 116 South Superior Street
- Albion, MI 49224
- 517/629-3675
Bowling Alley
Just a few miles from campus you’ll find a great and college student friendly venue for all bowling needs. In addition to the Union Board sponsored “Boo Bowling,” you can head to University Lanes on your own for a fun experience off campus.
- 16653 East Michigan Avenue
- Albion, MI 49224
- 517/629-9153
Other fun things
A student research program (SRP) that aims specifically at first year students to give them early hand-on research experience in a variety of subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Arts, History.
A mid-autumn festival hosted by Asian Awareness Group to celebrate one of the most important event in China and Vietnam. We provide snacks like dumplings and moon cakes, games like badminton, and fun activities like painting paper lanterns.
A Cultural Celebration Night whose goal is to showcase the cultural diversity of the community. In the past, we have had many international students perform in this event.
With all the support and resources that Albion can give, your soon-to-be upperclassmen have been doing such amazing work. So can you!