International Students & Scholars (ISS)
104 Holcombe Hall
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Tel: 1-479-575-5003
Fax: 1-479-575-7084
iss@uark.edu
Conversation Club
Program Description
Conversation Club is a program designed for international students to improve their conversational English. It gives them the opportunity to meet in small groups, meet new people, practice their English and make friends! The program also offers the American students the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, make friends, and improve their leadership skills while developing cross-cultural communication.
One group usually consists of 3-5 international students led by 2 American students or community members who meet for an hour every week, for 8 weeks during the semester.
Skills American Students (Leaders) Can Gain
By participating in this program, American (native speakers of English) students can:
- Enhance your leadership skills and cross-cultural communication skills
- Practice to facilitate conversations in a small group setting
- Have opportunities to learn different cultures
- Develop new friendship
- Volunteer hours (1hr x 8 sessions)
Skills International Students Can Gain
By participating in this program, international students can:
- Enhance cross-cultural communication skills in English
- Gain skills to participate in a small group conversational setting.
- Have opportunities to learn about different cultures
- Develop new friendships
Application
How to Become a Leader
1. Leaders Application
Conversation Club Leader Application (Apply by January 29, 2023) Leaders should be native English speakers.
2. Leaders Training
Attend one leader training session in the ISS classroom located in Holcombe Hall. Details to come.
3. Kick-off
Join us for the Conversation Club Kick-off and meet your group! Details to come.
How to Participate as an International Student
1. Register
International Student Conversation Club Application (Apply by February 3, 2023)
2. Select Your Schedule
Once ISS finishes leader training, we'll know more about session schedules. After your application has been accepted, you will be able to select your Conversation Club meeting time from several options, based on your availability.
3. Kick-off
Join us for the Conversation Club Kick-off and meet your group! Details to come.
Contact Information
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact ISS at issworld@uark.edu.