The Center for Global Studies (CGS) at
the University of Illinois is proud to have been selected by the U.S.
Department of State to host a five-week Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for
20 teachers from around the world. This will be the third consecutive summer
that CGS has hosted this program and we are excited to introduce a new group of
international educators to our wonderful community. In past years, community
members have enjoyed spending time with the SUSI teachers and helping them
learn about our community. If you’d like to volunteer your time with this
program, please visit our blog for the full announcement.
This summer's group hails
from Belarus, Chad, Finland, France, French Guiana, Georgia, Greece,
Guatemala, Haiti, India, Japan, Malawi, Mozambique, New Zealand, Papua New
Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Turkmenistan, and Uganda, Uzbekistan. To learn more about the participants
and the program, please click here.
We would like our visitors to have
opportunities to meet local residents for conversation and learn more about the
rhythm of life in the American Midwest. We are seeking individuals and families
to host international secondary school teachers for activities, such as a
home-cooked meal, sporting event, worship service, Fourth of July picnic, etc.
during their stay in the Champaign-Urbana community from June 21 to July 27.
In addition to helping to arrange
informal opportunities for interaction with the SUSI international teachers,
there are three specific activities that CGS has planned for host families and
program participants:
The Fourth of July is an important holiday in American
society. The SUSI international teachers will have the opportunity to
spend a few hours or all day with a local family. In the past, families
have hosted small groups of international teachers by inviting them to
backyard barbecues, the parade, a pool party, and/or fireworks. Community
members are encouraged to include the teachers in whatever activity your
family does to celebrate Independence Day.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Center for Global Studies Outreach Coordinator Jeremie Smith at smith193@illinois.edu or call our office at 217-244-9352.
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