Alcalá 1987

The International Students Organization is aunique group on campus. Ithas been established and organized by interna­ tional studentsprimarily asa place for the many nationalities on campus to meet and exchange their cultures. Themain ex­ change is between the American and the International students. Views of othercul­ tures maybe based on whatis seen in the media, but at the ISO activities we have the opportunity to gain an indepth appre­ ciation of the people, their cultures and the reasons for the differences in cultural values. The ISO organizes anumber of activities such as: the annual ISO Buffet, picnics, excursions, and presentations. All these fun and educational activities serve as a bridge for creating friendship among all USDstudents. ISO The FrenchClub offers studentsa way to experience another culture. While speak­ ing the language is not obligatory for membership, the club provides an oppor­ tunity to practice French. Members meet every week to plan and discuss events. The Club sponsors a variety of activities throughout the year such as: theAnnual Cheese Party, an InternationalChristmas Party(this year several other langauge clubs also participated including the G r­ manClub, ChineseClub, ItalianClub, and the International Students Organization), and other traditionally french cultural events. Advisor Madame Rigsby gives the club a genuine Frenchflavor.

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