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YOUR STUDENT LIFE
Want to build a cool race car? Our Solar Vehicle Project won 1st place at the 2022 American Solar Challenge. Want to create lifelong international friendships? The International Buddy Program hosts fun and free social events with international students and current U of M student mentors. To explore all the ways you can learn skills, volunteer, build experience, and have fun in 1,000+ groups, visit z.umn.edu/UofMStudentGroups.
SERVE YOUR
COMMUNITY
We pride ourselves in giving back to the community, and we even have an advising team that can help guide you through volunteer opportunities that match your interests, values and goals. Whether you want to stay on campus and volunteer at the U of M Masonic Children’s Hospital or Ronald McDonald House, or venture off-campus and work with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and the Special Olympics. To explore all the opportunities waiting for you, visit ccel.umn.edu.
EXPAND YOUR GLOBAL
HORIZONS
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is proud to
offer one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive study abroad programs, with 180+ opportunities in
50+ countries. Advisors will help you find your ideal fit from a wide-range of academic, research, and internship opportunities abroad, so you can gain valuable experience to prepare for life in a global society.
STUDENT CULTURAL
CENTERS
Cultural exploration and awareness is an important part of the college experience. In addition to our numerous student organizations, the U of M also has nine student cultural centers that each have a dedicated gathering space in our student union building. See what each Cultural Center has to offer at z.umn.edu/StudentCulturalCenters.
YOUR GREEK COMMUNITY
Through fraternities and sororities, you can make friends, connect with mentors, and find your home
on campus. You will join a strong community of
nearly 3,000 students who are devoted to leadership, scholarship, community, and service. With nearly
60 fraternities and sororities on campus, the U of M has many unique options for membership. Learn more about Fraternity and Sorority Life at fsl.umn.edu.
Despite the pandemic, we are safely sending students abroad to locations where health and travel restrictions allow. To learn more about our Learning Abroad Center and COVID-19 safety measures, visit UMabroad.umn.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TWIN CITIES
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