Pitt Pals
What is a Pitt Pal?
Here at Pittsburg State University we made this amazing program where students can help international students transition into their life here at PSU. The program includes but not limited to:
- To assist new international students with their transition to PSU and Pittsburg by pairing them with an American PSU student
- An opportunity to learn about other languages and cultures
- A chance for Study Abroad students to continue their international experience
- To make a lifelong friend you probably wouldn't and couldn't otherwise!
Reasons to be a PITT Pal!
- Meet new international students
- Become friends with new students
- Learn other languages from your new friends
- Expand your knowledge of other countries
- And MANY MORE things!
What are the Requirements?
- Spend at least one hour per week together. Examples of activities include:
- Go out for coffee or lunch
- Grocery shopping/Wal-Mart
- Attend a sporting event
- Attend campus events (concerts, clubs)
- Attend community events
- Minimum of a one semester commitment
Quotes from a Pal
"We will be lifelong friends. We really clicked the first time we met!" - Claire (Taiwan)
"I pretty much rock at using chopsticks now because of my PITT Pal!" - Crystal
"The PITT Pal program is a way to give back some of the positive experience PSU has given me." - Jason
"I expected to be teaching my Pal a lot about America and its culture, but I ended up learning as well!" - Sydney
"We became close friends from all the experiences together and I know we will remain in contact for years to come." - Ashleigh
Join our Facebook Group
The Pitt Pal Facebook Page updates daily with new pictures, announcements of events and opportunities, and more! Don't miss out!
And while you're there, join the PITT STATE International Students page!