International Student Advocacy and Support

International Student Advisory Board (ISAB)

ISAB is an appointed group of students representing the international student population on campus ISAB strives to create a campus culture that is representative of the global student body through collaborations, educational/informative events, addressing issues pertaining to the international student population, and accordingly advocating for changes on campus

Some events that ISAB has hosted:

• Diwali, a festival that includes dance, song, and local Indian food

• Holi, an outdoor celebration with music and colors

• International Mother Language Day, a poetry reading that represents the myriad languages spoken on campus and recognizes the history and struggle of keeping one’s mother tongue

• Lunar New Year, a celebrative collaboration with Diplomat Dining to offer a variety of traditional Asian dishes and performances from on-campus musical and dance groups .

International Peer Mentors

The International Peer Mentors are assigned to each house to welcome, encourage, and support incoming first year students Peer Mentors work in collaboration with the JIC and F&M College Houses to be a resource for students, create programming, and foster belonging and community for international students within the College House .

In addition to their work within College Houses, the Peer Mentors plan weekly coffee hours at the JIC Coffee hour offers space to relax, share snacks, and have fun! Past coffee hours have featured:

• Accapella concerts

• Painting pumpkins, planter pots, and canvases

• Dumplings and calligraphy for Lunar New Year

• Japanese tea ceremony

• Board games

• Karaoke

Learn the F&M Language!

Living Spaces

Single: A single is a room made for one student to live in .

Dingle: These rooms are built to house two students (a double), but only one person ends up living there (so it’s a single) Students combined the words “single” and “double” to form dingle . First-years are rarely given a single room by choice .

Thomas & Schnader: Sophomore housing options

CROW/College Row: Living space for upperclassmen

The Lofts: Upperclass student living locations

West James: A street where many off-campus apartments are located People will say “I live on West James ”

Administrative Group Names

ISS: International Student Services

ITS/Information Technology Service: This office addresses computer/technology issues

OIP: Office of International Programs

Office of Student Accessibility Services: Office that helps students needing extra academic support or accommodations due to a documented illness or disability

OSEL: Office of Student Engagement & Leadership (student activities)

OSPGD: Office of Student and Postgraduate Development: said like ah-spa-god . This is a professional and career development office .

P-Safe/Public Safety: F&M’s police

Names of Places

Academy Room: A quiet study room in Shad

ASFC: Alumni Sports & Fitness Center: athletic facilities at F&M, free to any F&M student .

Blue Line: Blue Line cafe: the cafe on campus

Buchanan: Buchanan Park: located behind Shad . It also has a dog park

CC/SCC: Steinman College Center

DHall: The main dining hall on campus

Dog Park: A place people bring their dogs to, and you can go hang out with/pet dogs anytime!

Hartman / The Green: Hartman Green - the large, open space in the middle of campus Lots of people will hang out here when the weather is nice .

JIC: Joseph International Center, where the Office of International Programs, International Student Services, and International and Off-Campus Study are located

LSP: Life, Science, and Philosophy building where many classes and lectures are held

Lanc: Lancaster Locals pronounce it LANC-kiss-ter .

Market: Refers to Central Market, the oldest continously operated public farmers’ market (open since 1730) You can find produce, coffee, bagels, hot meals, Lancaster souvenirs, etc

Martin: Martin Library of the Sciences: Their resources are STEM based

Mayser: Gym for basketball practice & also serves as the location for all Common Hours

Mean Cup: An off-campus coffee shop that a lot of students frequent for daily coffee or to get work done!

Protest Tree: A tree located in the center of campus where students or faculty can anonymously post signs stating their opinion and exercise their right to freedom of speech

Roschel (Rosh - elle): Two buildings on campus are named Roschel - a theater building, and one of the five college houses

Shad / Shadek-Fackenthal Library: A library whose resources are geared towards the Humanities fields

Writer’s House: NOT the same thing as the Writing Center! The Writer’s House is a literary performance space for the college community; a podium for hundreds of world-class and emerging authors; a base for student-run publications and programs; a classroom for writing-related courses; and a hub for creative innovation on campus

Writing Center: The Writing Center is a place where you can come to talk about your work, discuss and clarify your ideas, and improve your writing style

1787: Social event space .

5 houses: Bonchek / Ware / Weis / Roschel / Brooks

Cultural/Food Terms

ASAP: As Soon As Possible: get something done quickly, also usually pretty important information or tasks

Bagel Breakfast: Bagels are a popular U S breakfast bread that students can put toppings on such as butter and cream cheese Many morning events or gatherings will include bagels

Barnstormers: Lancaster’s minor league baseball team

Ben’s Bucks: These come with certain meal plans They are funds that can be used around campus and in some participating stores .

Brunch: Late breakfast/early lunch combined, usually around 10 or 11 AM Typically occurs on the weekends

Bucks / dough / bread: Money

F&Mily: The Franklin & Marshall family

First Friday: The first Friday of every month in Lancaster, lots of restaurants & shops in Lancaster are open late, sometimes there is live music

Giant / Wegmans / Whole Foods: Local chain grocery stores

“How are you”: A polite greeting, and not usually asking how you are actually doing . A typical conversation is as follows:

A - “How are you?”

B - “Good, how are you?”

After this exchange you are free to discuss whatever you want to talk about or go along your way

“Let’s get lunch”: Another polite saying, and it doesn’t necessarily mean this person wants to get lunch with you It just depends on the situation, but don’t be hurt or offended if you don’t actually end up hanging out with them

Oka: Sushi restaurant located right next to CROW .

Sheetz / Wawa: Gas stations not as close to campus, but also have hot food

T-Hill: Turkey Hill: Gas station that is walking distance from campus & has lots of snacks

Waffle House: A restaurant open 24/7 and is walking distance from campus . They serve breakfast food .