students in central campus

International Student Affairs

  1. Two students smile as they present. A TV screen displays Bulgarian food.

    Grinnellians Share Their Culture and Stories with “Middle of Everywhere” Series

    Oct 10, 2024
    Students led a presentation on their home country, Bulgaria, as part of the “Middle of Everywhere” series hosted by the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA).
  2. Family standing outstide

    From Around the World to the Middle of Everywhere

    May 21, 2024
    To ensure that international students feel welcome in Grinnell and find opportunities to connect with the local community, the Grinnell Office of International Student Affairs offers the Friends of International Students program (FIS).
  3. Olivia Wang '25

    Olivia Wang ’25 Receives Fischlowitz Travel Fellowship

    Apr 09, 2024
    Olivia Wang ’25 is this year's recipient of the Fischlowitz Travel Fellowship.
  4. Students walking to class outside

    Where Journeys Meet

    Aug 29, 2023
    The familiar hum of eager conversations and the laughter of old friends reuniting blended harmoniously with the cadence of fresh voices, painting a vivid picture of a community where journeys converge, united by the pursuit of knowledge and a world of perspectives.
  5. Alicia Stanley with students

    Friends of International Students Provide Comfort and Community for Incoming Grinnellians

    Jun 06, 2023
    While the OISA is the primary resource for international students on campus, host families offer an invaluable additional support system for new Grinnellians from around the world. 
  6. A young woman in a tall white chef's hat serves food to people waiting in line.

    ISO Creates a Home for International Students at Grinnell

    Mar 03, 2023
    Beyond the events, the food, and the fun sponsored by the International Student Organization, ISO’s most important role is to create a home for international students at Grinnell.
  7. International Students at Grinnell holding signs

    International Students Combat Homesickness, Embrace College Community Over Fall Break

    Nov 14, 2022

    For domestic and international students alike, fall break comes as a welcome relief from rigorous academic work — it’s a time to recharge among loved ones. But while many domestic students do so…

  8. Maly Award Group Photo

    International Student Award Established as Tribute to Nancy Schmulbach Maly ’61

    Nov 09, 2022
    Grinnell resident spearheaded international student recruitment at Grinnell College.
  9. 8 Brazilian students in Chicago holding their passports and cards

    ‘Not Voting Was Never an Option’

    Oct 12, 2022
    Brazilian students demonstrate Grinnell’s commitment to social responsibility in October election efforts.
  10. Students participating in the International Pre-Orientation Program sitting in an auditorium

    New Beginnings

    Aug 17, 2022
    The start of the 2022-23 academic year brings new faces to the campus and community.

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