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Programs offered by various organizations for international students and their families.

AggieServe is a tool that connects community agencies and organizations with volunteers seeking new opportunities. AggieServe is managed by the Leadership and Service Center, a part of the Department of Student Activities at Texas A&M University. The agencies included in these searches are located in the Bryan/College Station, TX community.

Please refer to the AggieServe page for more information.

Hosted by the First Baptist Church of College Station, this program enables the wives and children of international students to interact, make new friends, and get to know the Bryan/College Station, TX area. Maybe you need help with English, transportation or other problems. Discovery provides that chance to get together with other international ladies for classes and programs to help you adjust to living in our community.

Please refer to the Discovery Website for more information.

Grace Bible Church offers the programs Friendship Connection for Women and Friendship Connection for Men. Friendship Connection for Women offer English classes for international ladies and for their preschool children. Friendship Connection for Men is an English Bible class for international men.

Please refer to the Friendship Connection page for more information.

International Student Mentor Association matches international students with a mentor who will assist in educating new international students about campus and community life as well as Aggie Traditions, while providing a general connection to the University. International Student Mentors will also be available to answer many of the questions new students may have upon arrival and during their first semester in the United States, and assist with difficulties in communication, social relationships, academics, expectations, and general cultural changes. If you are looking for a social group or simply a person to ask questions, you can sign up for an International Student Mentor.

ISMA starts by helping new international students at New International Student Orientation and then continue activities into the semester by hosting Continuing Conversations and other social activities. Signing up for an International Student Mentor will help you find answers to your questions and start new relationships and maybe friendships at Texas A&M University.

International students can also apply to become an International Student Mentor. International Student Mentors are student leaders (undergraduate or graduate, international or US student) who volunteer to assist new incoming international students in adjusting academically, culturally, and socially to the United States and to Texas A&M University.

Please refer to the International Student Mentor Association page for more information.

Programs offered by University Lutheran Chapel (ULC) for international students. ULC offers a variety of English classes each week at the All Nations Christian Center (ANCC), including multiple English classes of various levels, women's conversation class, small group Bible studies for all, International men's Bible study, crafts classes, monthly dinners and activities, and field trips to places in the BCS area.

Please refer to the International Student Ministry page for more information.

Leadership and Service Center strives to empower students and staff to become effective leaders and active citizens. Through intentional programs, services, advising and advocacy, it encourages students to become engaged in meaningful learning experiences.

Please refer to the Leadership and Service Center webpage for more information.