International Student Life
Clubs
International Friends Program
Outreach Programs
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Troy University has more than 700 international students from 50 countries. To ensure a successful experience, students are encouraged to take advantage of a variety of programs and activities that promote student learning and development.

Annual events organized by the Center for International Programs to showcase the international students include:

• Parade of Flags (during pre-game of football game)
• Top 10 Flag Recognition
• International Education Week
• International Cup Soccer Tournament
• Flavors of the World Expo
• Rotary Appreciation Luncheon

In addition, the international clubs have events such as the International Festival, Diwali, Dashain, and the Chinese New Year Celebration. All the info on the clubs is below.

The Center also organizes trips to such places as Disney World, New Orleans, Atlanta, Smoky Mountains, the beach, recreational areas, sporting events, and more, as well as plan workshops/seminars throughout the year to help the students adjust to life in the United States. Past workshops include:

• Driving (including how to buy a car)
• American Laws
• Safety & Security
• Banking: How to Manage Your Money & Keep Your Money Safe
• Stress Management
• Cleaning Your Room
• Health Issues
• Time Management
• The Job Search
• Cooking

The Center also has several outreach programs to promote international understanding within Troy and the surrounding communities, as well as the International Friends Program so that Americans and international students can share their values and traditions with each other by spending time together doing what families and friends do together.

Activities Fall 2007

Activities/Trips

September 5     Deadline to sign up for Driver’s Education

September 8-9  Drivers’ Education Classes

September 12    Football 101

(Learn the rules of American football) with Pep Rally to follow! 
       
September 14   Tailgate party

September 15   Six Flags

September 22    Trip to Montgomery Mall (5 for $20 trip)   10:00 am

October 6-13    Disney World Trip
Organized by International Center

October 20        Homecoming Tailgate party
                                               
October 22        International Soccer Tournament

October 27        Trip to Atlanta International Farmers Market, Mall (5 for $20 trip) 6am

November 10    Trip to Montgomery Mall + Movie
(5 for $20 trip)    10 am

November 13-16 International Week

November 24     Trip to Birmingham Mall (5 for $20 trip)  8 am

December 1      Tailgate party

December 5      Trip to Montgomery Mall, International Store

10 am

Volleyball – (Home games only)

August 28          Troy vs. UAB                       7pm

September 18   Troy vs. Kennesaw State      6pm

September 21   Troy vs. Middle Tennessee    7pm

September 22   Troy vs. Western Kentucky   7pm

September 24   Troy vs. South Alabama        7pm

October 5         Troy vs. Louisiana-Lafayette 7pm

October 6         Troy vs. New Orleans           1pm

October 19         Troy vs. North Texas            7pm

October 7          Troy vs. Louisiana-Monroe    1pm

October 20        Troy vs. Denver                   6pm

November 9      Troy vs. Florida International        7pm

November 11    Troy vs. Florida Atlantic                1pm

Soccer– (Home games only)

September 5     Troy vs. Shelton State          3pm

September 23   Troy vs. Alabama State                1pm

October 5          Troy vs. WKU                      3pm

October 7          Troy vs. MTSU                     1pm

October 19        Troy vs. FIU                        3pm

October 21        Troy vs. FAU                       12pm

October 26        Troy vs. La- Monroe             3pm

October 28        Troy vs. Lafayette               1pm
       
November 2      Troy vs. South Alabama        3pm

Football – (Home games only)

September 14   Troy vs. Oklahoma State      6:30pm

September 29   Troy vs. Louisiana-Monroe    3pm

October 20        Troy vs. North Texas            2:30pm

November 20    Troy vs. Middle Tennessee    6:30pm

December 1      Troy vs. Florida Atlantic                1pm

Intramurals

August 16         Meeting for all sports           3:30pm
– TC room 212

August 30         Deadline to add players to flag football roster

August 31         Season schedule set

September 19   OT Challenge Deadline

September 20   OT Challenge Captain’s meeting

September 22   OT Challenge

October 1-4 &15-16  Flag football playoffs

October 17                Flag football championship

October 17                Swim meet deadline

October 19                Volleyball deadline

October 26                Tennis deadline

October 29 – 30 Volleyball Championship round
@ Recreational gym

October 31                Tennis singles tournament

November 1              Tennis doubles tournament

November 9              Indoor soccer deadline

November 12-15       Indoor soccer @ recreational gym 

November 26            Ultimate Frisbee deadline

November 27-29       Ultimate Frisbee @ IM field