We're pretty homogeneous in Reno. Nearly 700 international students were enrolled in university classes in November, Bender said. Foreign students and scholars hail from more than 75 countries, including such diverse locales as India, Venezuela, Kenya and Turkey. About 20 international students were matched with families during the fall semester, said senior international affairs major Chris Peltier, who has helped coordinate the program for the past two months. If we could get a surplus of families that would be wonderful.
Families can join intercultural training seminars held during the school year.
The program works best when students and families meet at least monthly, Bender said. In many cases, they become very close. Families that would like to participate can call 784-6874 to receive an application. The Office of International Students and Scholars is located in the Mackay Science Building, Room 128.