University of Missouri - Columbia MISSOURI INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' SURVIVAL GUIDE 1

Dear students,

Many months - perhaps even years - ago you began the journey that brings you now to Columbia as you purse your educational goals. Some of you may have discovered the University of Missouri by researching our excellent programs and facilities. Others may have first heard of us through personal connections - a trusted friend or family member. Still others might have met one of our own faculty members as they visited your home country. Whatever the reason, we're delighted that you've decided to study at MU and live in Columbia.

The Office of the Vice Provost, along with the MU International Center, is committed to providing whatever assistance needed to ensure your success. In the upcoming days and weeks you will learn of the numerous services and programs in place to support your academic and personal growth. This guide, produced by our good friends, the Missouri International Student Council (MISC), offers great advice on how to access these resources. We congratulate MISC for this issue of the Survival Guide, and I hope you find it useful.

Beyond pursuing and achieving academic success, encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn as much as you can about the United States and also to share your own rich Cultural background with those you encounter. Your presence at MU enriches both our campus and Community. I personally believe that the relationships and friendships you develop here contribute directly to our shared pursuit of realizing a world guided by mutual respect and understanding.

Finally, please do not hesitate to let me or the staff in any of the International Programs offices know how we can best meet your needs and interests. We look forward to meeting and getting to know you throughout your time at Mizzou.

Best wishes,

JAMES K. SCOTT Interim Vice Provost for International Programs Director of the International Center 2

Dear new international students,

Welcome to the University of Missouri! We’re so pleased that you’ve chosen to become part of our community of discovery and excellence. The International Student and Scholar Services staff are looking forward to assisting you and helping you get off to a good start this year. We want to help you make the transition smoothly and successfully and encourage you to utilize the services and support provided through the MU International Center.

It’s well known that international students are very dedicated to their studies and strengthen our academic environment through their exceptional intellect and strong work ethic. However, the challenge that most new international students face during the first year of study is developing supportive social connections outside the classroom. This can easily be remedied by getting involved in a student organization, working on campus part-time, participating in a conversation or friendship program offered through the International Center or through other campus and community groups. The benefits of these co-curricular activities are immense and can make a huge difference in the quality of your university experience as well as result in life-long friendships and future career connections.

Therefore, in conclusion, get involved! And if you need assistance or guidance on how best to do this, please don’t hesitate to seek help through the MU International Center and the International Student and Scholar Services staff team. We are committed to your success!

Go Tigers!

DAVID CURREY Director, International Student and Scholar Services Assistant Director, International Center 3

Hello Tigers,

As the President of Missouri International Student Council (MISC) as well as a fellow Mizzou Tiger, I would like to extend the warmest of welcomes to you.

Though I am not an international student, I can certainly identify with what you must be feeling at this moment—excitement, uncertainty, and missing home. I came to the U.S.A with my family when I was thirteen years old in pursuit of good education and so much more. So, although I might not completely understand your predicament, I can relate with what you must be feeling. Different environment, culture, and population can seem intimidating, but what I have learned so far in my journey here at Mizzou is this: Anyplace, including Mizzou, is full of unexplored potential and opportunities. I have connected with some of the most amazing people and developed my character to a higher extent by exploring the unexplored. So, I invite you to explore Mizzou with me.

I, along with my fellow MISC members, are here to help you with anything you might need along your journey here at Mizzou. We work hard to ensure you feel at home at MU through hosting various events that share different cultures within the international community on campus. Two of the biggest annual events we host are International Day Flag Parade and Game of Champions. Our events are open to all and aim to increase participation of international as well as domestic students. We certainly hope you attend at least one of our events and experience the diverse Mizzou community.

Also, please reach out to MISC without hesitation if ever in need of anything. Hope to see you soon!

TSHULTHRIM ZANGMO President, Missouri International Student Council 4 F S O T

E N L B E A T T N O C W E L C O M E T O M I Z Z O U 2 Letters from Mizzou Leaders C E N T E R S F O R S U C C E S S 5 International Center, Asian Affair Center, and more G E T I N V O L V E D 7 Events and Organizations M I Z Z O U T R A D I T I O N S A N D H I S T O R Y 9 Tiger Walk, Tap Day, and more M I Z Z O U E S S E N T I A L S 10 Student ID, Tiger WiFi, and Technology S T U D Y I N G A T M I Z Z O U 11 Resources on Campus S A F E T Y R E S O U R C E S 14 Title IX and Other Resources 5

OFFICE OF THE VICE PROVOST FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS The Office of the Vice Provost for International Programs is committed to providing international students with comprehensive international student services, creating meaningful cross-cultural educational opportunities and building an inclusive campus community. We directly oversee several centers and institutes on campus: the International Center, Asian Affairs Center, Cambio Center, Center for English Language Learning and Confucius Institute. We encourage you to visit our website for news and events. We also sponsor and support numerous international events and programs throughout the year. We hope to see you will join us in celebrating MU’s rich international diversity! N 5 2 M E M O R I A L U N I O N C O L U M B I A , M O 6 5 2 1 1 5 7 3 - 8 8 2 - 6 0 0 8 I P . M I S S O U R I . E D U

INTERNATIONAL CENTER The International Center is an invaluable resource for incoming and current international students. Staff members are dedicated to providing quality support services to international students and scholars and advancing the overall interests of the international community. For simple questions about immigration and procedures, we offer walk-in advising, where international students may see an adviser for 15 minutes or less without an appointment on a first- come, first-served basis. You can sign up for walk-in advising at our reception desk. For more complex tasks and questions, such as changes in your status, you should schedule an appointment by emailing your assigned adviser. Advisers schedule thirty-minute appointments at a time. Advising international.missouri.edu/advising Events international.missouri.edu/calendar N 5 2 M E M O R I A L U N I O N C O L U M B I A , M O 6 5 2 1 1 5 7 3 - 8 8 2 - 6 0 0 7 5 7 3 - 8 8 2 - 3 2 2 3 I N T E R N A T I O N A L . M I S S O U R I . E D U 6

MISSOURI INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COUNCIL Missouri International Student Council (MISC), is a student organization at MU working to globalize the campus in collaboration with other cultural student organizations by highlighting the extensive amount of diversity existing in the community. International students and their organizations are crucial to the campus' future and they play a critical role in the global competence, understanding, and partnership of MU. To support the increased internationalization of MU, MISC works to improve the academic life of international students and to enrich the cultural experiences of the MU community at large. Such initiatives aim to put MU at the forefront of international education. 2 5 0 0 S T U D E N T C E N T E R C O L U M B I A , M O 6 5 2 1 1 J O I N M I S C @ G M A I L . C O M M I Z Z O U M I S C . C O M

ASIAN AFFAIRS CENTER The Asian Affairs Center strives to work with academic units at MU to strengthen the university's Asia-related curriculum, to enhance student's opportunities to study abroad in the region, and to promote the joint faculty research and travel opportunities in Asia. We also house the Missouri International Training Institute (MITI), which strives to promote global trade links and provide international managers with training programs in government, business, management and numerous other fields. Both international students and Americans are encouraged to attend Multicultural Hour which meets in Memorial Union every Thursday afternoon from 4 PM - 5 PM. Students can sip coffee or tea while talking with others about a multitude of topics, from nuclear Iran to the Olympics to difficulties assimilating into American culture. N 4 9 M E M O R I A L U N I O N C O L U M B I A , M O 6 5 2 1 1 5 7 3 - 8 8 2 - 6 9 0 2 5 7 3 - 8 8 4 - 2 7 0 9 U M C A A O F F I C E @ M I S S O U R I . E D U A S I A . M I S S O U R I . E D U 7 GET INVOLVED

C u l t u r a l O r g a n i z a t i o n s African Student Association Asian American Association Association of Latin@ American Students Bangladesh Student Association Caribbean Students Association Chinese Student and Scholar Association Chinese Business Student Association Cultural Association of India Filipino American Student Association Greek Student Association Indonesian Student Association Iranian Students Association Japanese Student Association Korean Student Association Malaysian Student Association Mongolian Culture and History Association Singapore Association at Mizzou Taiwanese Student Association Thai Students Association Turkish Student Association Vietnamese Student Association

More: International.missouri.edu/organizations 8 EVENTS

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 International Welcome Party International Flag Parade L

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A O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 F Homecoming

N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 Volunteering Event

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 9 Lunar New Year S

P M A R C H 2 0 1 9 R I

Cultural Event N

Games of Champions G

A P R I L 2 0 1 9 International Banquet

For more info: mizzoumisc.com/involvement 9

Mizzou Traditions & History S

Tigers Rock M P The nickname "Tigers," given to The rock "M" above Memorial

Mizzou's athletic teams, traces its Stadium's north end zone is formed origin to the Civil War period. Small by whitewashed rocks, and it I towns, defending themselves against measures 90 feet wide by 95 feet attacks by plundering guerilla high. The landmark was built iR n bands, formed home guards to 1927 by students, using leftover provide protection. Columbia's was rocks from the original I called the Missouri Tigers. Soon construction of Memorial Stadium,

after Missouri's first football team following a Tigers win against T was organized in 1890, the athletic Kansas State. The rock "M" is

committee adopted the nickname whitewashed every year by Tigers. All members of the Mizzou

incoming freshmen during fall + family — students, faculty, staff and welcome. alumni — are Tigers.

Homecoming

M -I-Z, Z-O-U One of the nation's first T In this popular call-and-response Homecoming celebrations

cheer, one person or group shouts happened at Mizzou in 1911. ThR e “M-I-Z” and another person or group MU football coach and director of responds with “Z-O-U.” athletics, Chester Brewer, invited

alumni to "come home" to ColuA mbia Tiger Walk for the annual football game Established in 1995, Tiger Walk against the University of Kansas. takes place each August before While this tradition has spreadD , classes begin. To symbolize their Mizzou still boasts the largest entrance into Mizzou, the freshman student-run Homecoming in the class meets and walks (or runs) nation. The annual events incluI de a through the Columns toward Jesse parade, a blood drive, a talent Hall. competition, tailgating, and T Campus Decorations in Greektown. S enior Send Off I Each spring, members of the Tap Day graduating class gather on the Tap Day is the annual spring O south side of Francis Quadrangle for ceremony in which outstanding the Tiger Prowl. It is a symbolic exit students, faculty and staff are N through the historic Columns of inducted into secret honor societies. Mizzou into the world beyond. Afterward, the grads gather on Carnahan Quadrangle for a celebration. 10 Mizzou Essentials

S tudent ID T Student Id is your official identification card as a student of the University of E Missouri. A student can put their preferred

first and last name on the card with the C picture. By using a tigercard, the student can: → use tiger cash H → do laundry in residence halls →charge books or other educational Must-have Apps N expenses at the mizzou store Canvas: An online course →enter the mizzou Recreation center management system →check out materials from all MU which students use to libraries manage their course O →swipe a meal plan at all MU dining halls. during the semester.

Outlook: Won’t miss any L Students can get the new card at Mizzou emails. the ID Card Office--located on the lower Go Mizzou: Access level of The Mizzou Store inside the MU MyZou, look at dining hall O Student Center. hours and the menus and search for that campus G Tiger Wi-Fi building Tiger Wifi is the on campus Internet

system for all student. Students can enter Y their paw print and password to use Tiger Wi-Fi.

MyZou MyZou is Mizzou’s online registration system. By signing into it with your paw print and password, you can use myzou for several things: → Register for courses →Make changes to your schedule →View your schedule u MyZo ogin u. →View your student account ime L uri.ed st-t isso nt Fir zou.m wpri →Manage your financial aid o my ur Pa Go t g yo → usin →Access grades electronically og in e →L ord. in th → assw ent” ps View appointment times, hold and class nd p Cons e ste a n “e te th ick o ple ct schedule →Cl . Com sele umn and t col ent, →Request a Student Academic Profile lef Cons ant e →Update emergency contacts to gr ept” “Acc 11 Studying at Mizzou

L i b r a r i e s o n C a m p u s S t u d e n t C e n t e r E l l i s L i b r a r y M a i n L e v e l Ellis library is the main library on campus, located at Mizzou Store & IT Office - Official store for Missouri the southeast of Jesse Hall and southwest of Memorial apparel, MU gifts, and Tiger gears. Union. The library offers various services to students 911 E. Rollins, Columbia, MO 65211 such as: Toll Free: (800) 827-8447 - Writing and tutoring sessions Phone: (573) 882-7611 - Access to various equipment such as laptop, DSLR TigerTech: (573) 882-2131 camera, projector, etc. at the Ellis library circulation Email: [email protected] desk with their Student ID card - Different kinds of computing resources including L o w e r L e v e l computers, printers, 3D printers, and scanners. Multicultural Center - a safe, comfortable space where students of all backgrounds can relax between classes J o u r n a l i s m , E n g i n e e r i n g , M e d i c a l , or hangout with friends. a n d L a w L i b r a r i e s G107 MU Student Center, Columbia, MO 65211 The Frank Lee Martin Journalism Library - World’s Phone: (573) 882-7152 first Journalism library founded in 1908. Email: [email protected] Location: 401 S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: (573) 882-7502 LGBTQ Resource Center - supports sexual and gender minorities at Mizzou by educating campus, advising Engineering Library & Technology Commons student organizations, and providing a space Location: W2001 Lafferre Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 for students who identify as LGBTQIA+. Phone: (573) 882-2379 G225 MU Student Center, Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: (573) 884-7750 J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library Email: [email protected] Location: 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212 Phone: (573) 882-0471 Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP center)- is committed to decreasing the School of Law Library prevalence of rape, sexual assault, relationship Location: 820 Conley, Columbia, MO 65211 violence and stalking. Staff provide basic crisis Phone: (573) 882-6487 intervention and advocacy services as well as educational programs and events. G216 MU Student Center, Columbia, MO 65211 S t u d e n t S u c c e s s C e n t e r Phone: (573) 882-6638 Central place for you to find connections to all of Email: [email protected] campus. Resources as follows: - Academic Exploration & Advising Services S e c o n d L e v e l - The Learning Center: tutoring sessions with Center for Student Involvement (CSI): knowledgeable tutors in person and online. Classes Student Government Spaces like Mathematics, Biology, and even writing papers. Student Organization Spaces - MU Career Center: Career specialists helping for Student Design Center job search, major exploration, and others Conference spaces and meeting rooms Location: 909 Lowry Mall, Columbia, MO 65211 Other areas: Phone: 573-882-6803 Study spaces including common area lounges and private rooms Conference and meeting rooms Student Auxiliary Services Office

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M e m o r i a l U n i o n I n t e r n a t i o n a l C e n t e r work? Do want to The International Center facilitates all things international at the University of Missouri. We raise a job international awareness and foster dialogue on critical *Get world issues. CAMPUS* Address: Memorial Union, N52, Columbia, MO 65201 on

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The Disability Center provides reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids and support services to ensure that students with disabilities have equal HireMizzouTigers is powered by access to the educational programs and activities the Handshake platform. Please offered by the university. register/login by clicking a button Address: S5 Memorial Union below. You will have access to job postings, interview schedules, A s i a n A f f a i r s C e n t e r career events, and more.

The University of Missouri Asian Affairs Center has a mandate to build upon MU’s substantial Asian programs, university and alumni linkages, and teaching and research connections in the region to benefit citizens, government entities and businesses in Missouri and the region. Address: N49 Memorial Union

C o u n s e l i n g C e n t e r M i z z o u R e c

The MU Counseling Center provides high MizzouRec Services and Facilities is a quality mental health services in a safe, department within the Division of Student collaborative, and confidential environment Affairs that offers quality leisure experiences where students can explore concerns and find to all members of the campus community, ways to improve their academic, social, and primarily Mizzou students. personal success. 213 Rothwell Gymnasium, Columbia, MO 119 Parker Hall, Columbia, MO, 65201 65203 Phone: 573-882-6601 Phone: 573-882-2066 13 Transportation

STRIPES TigerLine Need a ride home? Call Stripes. Tiger Line is Mizzou’s free shuttle service for STRIPES will provide safe and confidential rides Mizzou students that runs seven days a week home within the city of Columbia for any MU during the fall and winter semesters. Tiger Line student and their guests, without judgment and at no buses are open to the public. cost to the patron. For more information, please visit Running time: Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday. tigerline.missouri.edu. Phone: 573-442-9672 For more information, please visit COMO Connect https://stripes.missouri.edu Columbia Public Transit For more information, please visit https://www.gocomotransit.com International markets & restaurants

Olive Cafe .India’s House Bubblecup Tea Zone Szechuan House Las Margaritas Café Poland Thai Express Sushi Burrito Geisha Sushi Bar International Cafe

Hong Kong Market (Chinese) Location: 3510 Interstate 70 Dr SE, Ste D

Lee’s Market (Korean,Chinese, Japanese) LOCATION: 700 Cherry St (Downtown!!!)

Global Market (Europe, the Middle East, and Indo Pak region) LOCATION: 15 N 4th St, Columbia

Olive cafe (Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean) LOCATION: 21 N Providence Rd

Los Cuates (Latin) LOCATION: 2908 Paris Rd

For information regarding student employment, please visit: Handshake: https://missouri.joinhandshake.com/login

14 Safety Resources

Emergencies

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, dial 911 and tell the operator what kind of emergency you have. This number will help you contact the fire department, the police department or an ambulance. Do not hang up until help arrives.

If you do not speak English well and prefer to talk to a translator, tell the 911 operator your preferred language and they will connect you to a translation service.

MU Alert is an online system used to alert the campus community to events that could have an immediate impact on your safety. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to register to receive these notifications via text message, phone call or email. For additional information about the alert system and to sign up for alerts, see mualert.Missouri.edu.

Police/fire/ambulance emergencies--> 911 Poison Control Center--> +1 800-222-1222 MU Police Department--> +1 573-882-7201 Columbia Police Department--> +1 573-442-6131 Mid-Missouri crisis line--> +1 888-761-4357 University Hospital and Clinics--> +1 573-882-4141 MU Student Health Center--> +1 573-882-7481 MU Counseling Center--> +1 573-882-6606 Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP)--> +1 573-882-6638

Report all crime and any suspicious activity to the Columbia Police Department (911).

Officially register your property (including bicycles, electronic property like cell phones, laptops, tablets, etc. or any other valuable property with a serial number) with the University of Missouri Police Department at: https://appsprod.missouri.edu/PropertyRegistration/Account/Login. You are actually required by Columbia city ordinances to register your bike.

For a free home security survey for a residence within the city limits, contact the Columbia Police Department Crime Free Multi-Housing Programs Coordinator at 573-874-7426.

Enroll in free training courses with the University of Missouri Police Department. MUPD offers training in how to survive an active shooter incident and a variety of self-defense courses. More information is available at this website: https://www.mupolice.com/mupd/training.

Whether you are going home during an extended university break, or are just leaving town for a couple of days, the following tips are ways to increase the security of your Columbia residence: - Be sure there is good lighting around all doors, especially those doors not visible from the street. You could even leave a light on to deter potential home invaders. - Lock all doors and windows, and place a bar in the track of sliding doors. Do not hide spare keys in places outside. - Take anything of value with you. Don't leave any valuable items near windows. Take pictures of any valuables in case they are stolen. - Stop mail and paper delivery. - Arrange for a trusted neighbor to watch over your house or store your valuables with while you are away. - Contact the Columbia Police Department and request a WIP (watch in passing). Provide them with the following information: your name, address, when you will be leaving, when you will return, a contact number, whether or not there will be cars and what types, and if there will be lights on in the house. Please let them know if someone will be stopping by to feed any pets, water the plants, and/or collect mail. 15 Office for Civil Rights and Title IX

The Office for Civil Rights and Title IX coordinates nondiscrimination and equity efforts across campus. This office is responsible for enforcing the university's nondiscrimination policies, educating the community and connecting people to resources that can support them if they experience discrimination or retaliation.

MU policies prohibit discrimination and harassment based on: Race / Color / National origin / Ancestry / Religion / Sexual orientation / Gender identity / Gender expression / Age / Genetic information /Disability / Protected veteran status / Sex (including sexual assault, stalking, dating/intimate partner violence and pregnancy)

If you experience any form of discrimination or harassment, you can make a report to the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX. An investigator will then contact you to discuss your options and rights, and can investigate whether university policies were violated. Your report is confidential, and it is up to you whether you wish to contact the police.

For additional information about how to make a report, see the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX website: http://civilrights.missouri.edu/