The American Friends Program serves as a part of the The United States: An American Culture Series (a free course about American culture offered to new international students). The program was developed to help both international and domestic students explore more about their cultures and the world. The program serves as a platform for both Americans and international student to take initiatives throughout the semester and learn from each other.
As an American Friend you will be responsible for the following:
Role and Responsibilities
- Build relationships with international students enrolled in the course
- Connect students with people, resources, events and opportunities at USC
- Aid students in the understanding of American culture
- Relate personal experiences and provide a student perspective on course topics
- Participate in class discussions
- Communicate with students outside of class (ie: inviting students to an on/off campus event you are attending)
- Minimum of 3 classes – dates and times will vary based on class assignment throughout the fall semester
Class 2: Regional Study: California, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Popular Culture
Class 3: Panel Discussion
- Minimum of 2 class fieldtrips – Dates and times will vary based on class assignment
- September 22, 2012 - Football tailgate and game vs. California (Free)
- Reunion Bonfire- January 19 (Free)
Please note this is a volunteer position for American citizens (ie: born and raised in the United States). If you are interested in participating in the American Friends Program please fill out the online survey. The deadline to commit is Tuesday, September 4.
Graduate students can access the survey here.
Undergraduate students can access the survey here.
Contact Melissa Turk (mturk@usc.edu) for more information about the program.
