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What's coming up this Fall?
Bookmark this page, and join us as often as you can! We look forward to getting to know you.
We have some exciting new plans for the Fall semester. They will include special seminars on engaging topics relevant to student life, "conversation corner" nights when we chat in English with native speakers about things that interest you, and fun activities to give you a chance to relax a little.
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Where do we meet?
House at the Crossroads
3725B Metzerott Rd
College Park, MD
(near Wallace Presbyterian Church)
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Some special events will be scheduled elsewhere, so keep an eye on the "Coming up Next" page.
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What time?
Most events start at 7:00 PM and end at 9:00 PM. See "Coming Up Next" for details as the events come around.
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Contact us to join our Weekly Email Update so you can get all the activity details as they happen!
2024 Fall Schedule overview
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August 24 (Saturday): Welcome party and BBQ
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August 29 (Thursday): "Tips on Writing Emails to your Professors and Other Writing Tips," by a professor of writing
September 5 (Thursday): Conversation corner discussion (topic to be announced)
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September 12 (Thursday): "Off Campus Safety Part 1" by an experienced Prince Georges County police officer
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September 19 (Thursday): Conversation corner discussion (topic to be announced)
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September 26 (Thursday): "UMD Campus Safety Part 2" by a UMD campus police officer
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September 28 (Saturday): Apple picking at a nearby orchard
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October 3 (Thursday): "Deal with Anxiety" by a professional counselor
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October 10 (Thursday): Conversation corner discussion (topic to be announced)
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October 17 (Thursday): Conversation corner discussion (topic to be announced)
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October 24 (Thursday): "How to Read Academic Articles Effectively" by a professor of writing
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October 26 (Saturday): Pumpkin carving party
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October 31 (Thursday): no event (US celebration of Halloween)
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November 7 (Thursday): "How to See Doctors in the US" by China Friends
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November 14 (Thursday): Conversation corner discussion (topic to be announced)
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November 23 (Saturday): Thanksgiving dinner celebration
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November 27th to December 1st: UMD fall break
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December 5 (Thursday): "Handling Conflict and Effective Communication" by a professional counselor
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December 14 (Saturday): Christmas party (see details here!)
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Worried about transportation?
We can provide rides to activities if
you live in the D.C. metro area.