International House (iHouse)  

Wouldn't it be great to be immersed in an international environment before you go abroad?

In fall 2012, we will be launching the International House. This international learning community will allow Global Science and Engineering Program (GSEP) scholars to live and work together in a shared residence hall, along with international students from GSEP-featured countries.

The iHouse is located in Aspen Crossing, one of the newest and most modern residence halls on the Northern Arizona University campus. The iHouse has its own residence director who creates a vibrant international living and learning community.

Unless there are specific requests to the contrary, we aim to partner US GSEP students with international students (preferably from your chosen GSEP country) as roommates.

We strongly encourage GSEP scholars to take advantage of the support, international immersion, and fun that the iHouse offers, but we understand that some students may prefer make other housing arrangements. Thus, living in the International House remains optional.

Advantages

There are many great reasons to live in the International House. You will:

  • have daily contact with fellow GSEP scholars so you can study together and keep each other motivated
  • practice your language skills with international students from the cultures and languages you are studying
  • enjoy special International House activities, such as:
  •  slide shows
  • information sessions
  • foreign movies
  • international food fests
  • use the communal kitchen facility to prepare international meals with other iHouse dwellers

Application

As a member of the GSEP, you have priority for the iHouse. However, you must still apply and be accepted.

Once you have applied to the GSEP andbeen notified that you were accepted, you can begin the easy process of applying to live in the iHouse.

Note: Ignore anything in the Residence Life application about Aspen Crossing being available only to upperclassmen or select students; being in the GSEP puts you in this group of select students.

Cost

There are no additional costs for living at the iHouse. You simply pay the regular cost for housing in the Aspen Crossing residence hall.