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Global Tide at The University of Alabama 2023-2024

Global Tide is a mentorship group comprised of IPAC members and new international students every semester. These small groups consist of 2-3 IPAC leaders and around 10 students, making them a great way to get connected! Through the mentorship groups, we hope our international students will learn more about the UA campus, make new friends, learn about resources at UA and in the community, and become better adjusted to life in Tuscaloosa. We encourage groups to attend on-campus activities, such as Welcome Event, Multicultural Coffee Hour, International Movie Nights, Saturday Trip, End of Semester Event, and many more!

Global Tide Leader's Expectation

  • Responsible for two or more multicultural coffee hour events
  • Attend multicultural coffee hours every Friday
  • Participate in four ISSS events throughout the semester
  • Communicate with your Global Tide group once a week (text, group chat, or email)
  • Plan a fun get-together with your Global Tide group once a month.
  • Have a one-on-one meeting with Sonya throughout the semester

Fall 2023 Event Calendar

  • August 25 - Welcome Event, 2-4pm in the ISSS Office (BB Comer 105)
  • August 29 - Global Tide Mixer, 5-7pm in the ISSS Office (BB Comer 105&109)
  • August 30 - Around the World UA
  • September 1 - Multicultural Coffee Hour, 11:30am-1pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
  • September 8 - Multicultural Coffee Hour, 11:30am-1pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
  • September 9 - Capstone Intercultural Center Tailgate
  • September 15 - Multicultural Coffee Hour, 11:30am-1pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
  • September 16 - Farmers Market Day, 7-9am in Tuscaloosa Riverwalk
  • September 22 - Multicultural Coffee Hour, 11:30am-1pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
  • September 27 - Game Night, 6-8PM in the ISSS Office (BB Comer 105&109)
  • September 29 - Multicultural Coffee Hour, 11:30am-1pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
  • October 6 - Multicultural Coffee Hour, 11:30am-1pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
  • October 13 - Multicultural Coffee Hour, 11:30am-1pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
  • October 18 - Movie Night, 6PM in the Reese Phifer 216.
  • October 20 - Multicultural Coffee Hour, 11:30am-1pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
  • October 28 - Saturday Day Trip: Cultural Event at Oak Mountain
  • October 31 - Halloween Event, 1-4pm in the ISSS Office (BB Comer 105)
  • November 3 - Multicultural Coffee Hour, 11:30am-1pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
  • November 10 - Multicultural Coffee Hour, 11:30am-1pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
  • November 17 - Multicultural Coffee Hour, 11:30am-1pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
  • December 1 - End of Semester Celebration