What do Global Partners Do?

• Meet regularly with a international student during the first two months. Spend time getting to know the international student over coffee, lunch or dinner
• Attend up to three events sponsored by International Students and Scholars 
• Help answer questions about UM, Missoula, or US culture
• Introduce the international student to services on campus and in the community such as library, driver’s license facilities, bus routes and shopping centers
• Invite the international student to social, cultural, and athletic events on campus and in Missoula area
• Introduce the international student to other friends and just be a friend yourself

Can I do it?

To be a Global Partner does NOT require expert knowledge of all facets of campus life, life in Missoula, experiences with international students, nor foreign languages.  You DO need to:

• Have spent at least a semester at UM
• Be a registered UM student during the semester you become a Global Partner
• Have an interest in international cultures and be open-minded to different cultures
• Make a commitment to spend some time helping your student get acculturated

Click HERE to apply!

We accept applications on a rolling basis. 

Please email iss@umontana.edu with any additional questions.