Office of International Student & Scholar Services
261 Millennium Student Center │ 1 University Blvd. │ St. Louis, Missouri 63121-4400, USA
1.314.516.5229 (phone) │1.314.516.5636 (fax) │
umsl.edu/international
The UMSL Mosaic International Buddy program provides new international students with anopportunity to be paired with a current UMSL student who is internationally-minded. You will help your buddy settle in and transition to UMSL. Along with the international office, you will provide your buddy with information and assistance they might need before, during and upon arrival at UMSL. As a Mosaic International Buddy you will:
- Assist your buddy in finding answers to questions they may have about the University and St. Louis prior to arrival and be a continuing contact during their first few weeks (
- Pick them up from the airport (if they request).
- Help them with arrival matters such as becoming familiar with the University and student resources, building upon their language and communication skills (if necessary), helpingto navigate the U.S. academic structure, and assisting with local transportation needs around St. Louis during arrival week. Airport pickup and orientation is the weeks of August 8throughAugust16.
- Attend a program orientation and a planning meeting, where we will discuss excursions for arrival week.Lead excursions during arrival week and attend relevant orientation events.
- Invite your buddy to spend time together and offer the opportunity for a long-lasting friendship.
Name (First, Last): Major: ______
Have you participated in an UMSL Study Abroad program? If yes, please list the program nameor host institution:
(If an incoming exchange student is from the university or country in which you studied, you will be automatically matched to that student if and where possible)
Are you a current international student? If yes, please list your home country:
Please list additional countries you have visited or countries of interest:
I prefer to be partnered with an international student of the same gender. If yes, please indicate your gender: No Preference Yes Male Female
Class Level: Freshman (1st year) Sophomore (2nd year) Junior (3rd year) Senior (4th year) Graduate Other
I prefer to be partnered with an international student in my age group (not guaranteed). If yes, please indicate your age range: Yes No Preference
Under 21 21-25 26-30 31-40 Over 40
If applicable, I prefer to be partnered with an international student who is from my home country(not guaranteed): Yes No Preference
I prefer to be partnered with an incoming student who is interested in language exchange (not guaranteed):Yes No Preference
What languages do you wish to improve?
Do you live on campus? If yes, please indicate housing location: Yes& Location: ______ No
How do you plan on spending your free time? Rank your top three in order of preference, one being your most preferred.
____Playing or watching sports____Staying in or going to a friend’s house____Exploring new neighborhoods and restaurants
____ Traveling to other cities and states____Reading books____Cultural Activities (museums, galleries, etc.)
____Exploring nightlife ____Going to concerts____Other (please indicate) ______
By agreeing to participate in the Mosaic International Buddy program, I understand that the Office of International Studies and Programs will share all of the above information with my incoming Mosaic International Buddy. I also agree to attend all Mosaic International Buddy orientations and meetings and am available during the above dates for arrival and orientation week. I have a reliable vehicle to facilitate airport pickups.
If you do not have a vehicle, but are still able to assist in all other activities, please check here:
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Office of International Student & Scholar Services
261 Millennium Student Center │ 1 University Blvd. │ St. Louis, Missouri 63121-4400, USA
1.314.516.5229 (phone) │1.314.516.5636 (fax) │
umsl.edu/international