Residential & Educational Program

has three pillars:

Living

Fosters a sense
of belonging & supports
acclimation to life in the US. 

Learning

Develops intercultural skills,
raises and deepens
global awareness.

Leading

Brings the world
to our local doorstep
and local experience to the world. 

IHAA and our residents will host a variety of events and activities during the academic year. We are dependent on our residents to help create our welcoming community.
Please get involved in one or more of the following ways:

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  • IHAA residents are never alone. Our staff helps with acclimating to life in a new country by answering questions and sharing information about everything from bus routes to etiquette in professional settings.
  • Social outings allow IHAA residents to bond in new places and learn about local culture. Includes walking tours, ice skating, museums, bonfires, corn mazes, and more.
  • Residents will share authentic dishes from their home country or culture with other residents and members of the public.
  • IHAA residents experience celebrations of the world such as Diwali, Ramadan, Lunar New Year, Christmas, Passover, and more.
  • HAA residents engage in lively intercultural conversations of different themes like love & relationships, spirituality, gender roles, and more.
  • IHAA residents share a presentation on their home country or culture with local elementary school children, providing residents a chance to give back to the community and share their cultures.
  • IHAA residents organize events for co-residents and/or the public. This includes anything from movie watching parties, cooking demos, dance instruction, doing talks or sharing expertise, art instruction, games, traditional foods, and more.