International students will receive the following support from the International Center, specifically the International Student Adviser:

• Advising, counseling and referral as needed.
• Orientation services.
• Advocacy of international student concerns on behalf of the students with the college administration.
• Immigration services communicating with various Federal agencies (State Department, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), IRS.
• Advising and authorizing internship opportunities such as curricular practical training, post-completion optional practical training and graduate school options.
• Advising two very active student clubs, the Cosmopolitan Club and the African Students Association.
• Providing programming and support necessary during the summer and academic breaks.
• Liaison with the International Friendship Program participants and the organizing committee.
• Assist with multi-cultural programs on campus and in the community with the international students and International Center programs.
• Serve as liaison/mediator between various departments and international students.

Countries Represented at Berea College 2006-2007