Major Academic Units, Programs

International Programs

English Language and Culture Program

Students from other cultures study at Linfield College. At present, approximately 100 international students and scholars from 30 countries attend Linfield yearly. Our international students and scholars bring a rich cultural dimension to the Linfield community, allowing for meaningful dialogue in our classrooms.

To encourage international student enrollment, Linfield has established a number of special scholarships. In addition, the International Programs Office provides a broad range of services to international students. Among these are orientation, academic advising, individual counseling, visa and immigration assistance, a friendship family program, fieldtrips and excursions, and liaison with campus offices and departments.

To promote interaction between international students and American students and faculty, and to foster international awareness and understanding on campus and in the larger community, Linfield sponsors a rich variety of co-curricular activities. Films, lectures, and symposia revolving around international themes are widely attended and have become a permanent and natural part International Programs Language Minors Language Major Academic Year Abroad January Term Abroad English Language and Culture Program Asian Studies, European Studies and Latin American Studies Minors International Activity on Campus 30 of campus life. Recent activities include class field trips to the Portland Art Museum and Chinatown, the Oregon coast, a series of international dinners, and various symposia. The International Club, Asian Culture Club, French Club, German Club, African Club, Hawaiian Club and Amnesty International, all active student organizations on campus, plan and carry out many activities.

International students at Linfield are encouraged to develop leadership skills and to take on leadership roles such as Resident Advisors, Peer Advisors, and student government positions.

During some vacation periods, international students are offered the opportunity to travel on escorted trips. Some of the popular destinations are the Oregon Coast, Central Oregon, Seattle, San Francisco, and Vancouver, B.C.