CultureLink - Expectations and Policies

American students, Staff/Faculty members and other participants of CultureLink are expected :

• to maintain regular relationships with a student throughout the year and meet at least once a month;
• to facilitate the student’s adjustment to a new cultural and academic environment;
• to introduce the student to American culture;
• to participate in special events organized by OISS;
• to respect religious and political beliefs of the student, as well as his/her cultural traditions.

American students, Staff/Faculty members and other participants of Culture Link are NOT expected:

• to provide the student with permanent or long-term housing;
• to assist him/her with any material or financial support including co-signing any loans;
• to provide employment or otherwise inappropriate favors.

International students are expected:

• to maintain regular communication with their CultureLink partners and meet at least once a month;
• to respect traditions, religious and political beliefs of their partners;
• to facilitate a cultural exchange;
• to be flexible in perception of another culture.

International students should NOT :

• ask for material or financial assistance including co-signing of any loans;
• ask for permanent or long-term housing;
• ask for employment or otherwise inappropriate favors.