Intercultural Programming

The International Education Center offers various intercultural programs.

The Speaker's Bureau

If you are an on-campus or off-campus organization desiring an international representative to give a speech at any of your events, please feel free to contact the International Education Center.

The International Women's Exchange

This is a free program created especially for women, both foreign and American. It is an opportunity for women of all nationalities to exchange friendships, cultures, and ideas. You do not have to speak perfect English to attend. In fact, it is a great way to improve your English in an informal atmosphere! Participation in this program will give you a chance to make many new friends, discover new places in Riverside, and experience various cultures. Women with children are encouraged to bring them along, and anyone is welcome to invite a friend!

Examples of our activities include: a picnic at the UCR Botanic Gardens, personalized card making on Mother's Day, and presentations of dances and traditions from women of different cultures.

Spring Schedule 2009
Location: International Education Center
Time: Wednesday mornings from 10am-12pm
Information: Contact Kelly at (951) 827-4113


International Peer Advisors

IPA's assist the student body in a very significant way! It is a great volunteer opportunity to make new international friends, become a reliable resource for new international students, learn valuable team-building skills, and learn about other cultures and people. To apply to be an IPA be complete the IPA Application.

To find out more information on these intercultural opportunities, please stop by our office! 


Global Connections Partner Program

The International Education Center has several programs available through our Global Connections at UCR, including: the International Women’s Exchange (IWE) group and the International Peer Advisors (IPA) volunteer team. The IPAs are fellow UCR students selected to be peer mentors, working yearlong to help international students adjust to the U.S., Riverside and UCR. Through the Global Connections Partner (GCP) Program, selected students would be paired with an IPA to meet, talk and do activities during the quarter, in order to facilitate international friendships and foster a mutual exchange of culture and language. To apply please complete the Global Connection Partner Application.

Global Opportunities Abroad Leader

As part of International Education Center’s commitment to internationalization and student development, the Global Opportunities Abroad Leader (GOAL) program provides returning study abroad students with an opportunity to cultivate overseas’ educational goals and cultural experiences with the engagement of University of California, Riverside’s student cohort for potential international undergraduate or post graduate opportunities.

GOAL participants serve as mentors to anyone considering international opportunities. This includes but is not limited to study, internship, volunteer, and work abroad opportunities. In addition, GOAL participants will assist with study abroad recruitment, marketing/outreach, event programming, and peer-advising. To apply to be a Global Opportunities Abroad Leader please complete the GOAL Application.