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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ACTIVITIES

VSU provides many entertainment and social opportunities for students. The University Center on Patterson Street is the center of student life. It contains a "food court" with small restaurants, a movie theatre, a game room, and a recreation center. The Sports Recreation Center provides indoor swimming, a rock climbing wall, and several exercise facilities.

Various agencies on campus sponsor recreational programs as well:

The Society for International Students (SIS) provides a social haven for the 200 plus international students at Valdosta State University. Members of this club organize trips, movie nights, cookouts, pool nights, parties, meetings with community based volunteer organizations, and service activities. SIS members are involved in a variety of projects like Homecoming, International Education Week, Azalea Festival, and the International Dinner. (Descriptions of these activities are provided below.) The International Dinner is the capstone event for foreign students at VSU. Every year since 1976, the students have organized an international buffet and a variety show for the Valdosta community. You are encouraged to join SIS! You can visit the SIS website for more information and photos.

• International Education Week
  International Education Week takes place in November and provides an opportunity to promote and celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Activities each day are organized by continent. You can participate in the International Education Week by displaying boards and items from your country or performing. You can share your language, culture, food, and customs at this special event.
  
• International Awareness Experience
  This six-week program is designed to place international students from VSU in local elementary and middle schools once a week each week to serve as a resource for teachers. Students conduct presentations about their countries and plan meaningful activities for the class. International Awareness Experience takes place during January and February.
  
• Parade of Nations
  Enjoy the splendor of the Azalea Festival by joining the “Parade of Nations” in March at the VSU Front Lawn. A “Presentation of nations” features your nation’s representatives wearing traditional clothing from your homeland, carrying the flag representing your nation. Your group may also have the opportunity to perform a short dance or musical selection from your country.
  
• International Fair/International Village Exhibition
  We hope you will be able to join us in March at Drexel Park for the International Fair. This year the 5th Annual Azalea Festival is expanding to feature the diverse cultures which enrich the greater Valdosta area by dedicating an entire area to an International Village. This is a community wide event celebrating the diversity of cultures. International students from VSU and students from local schools provide displays and performances based on the cultures of many countries. This year the celebration will be in a “marketplace” fashion to sell artifacts, curios, souvenirs, and packaged food items from the students’ native countries. There will be a performing stage area to present music or dance selections throughout the day.
  
• International Dinner
  The International Dinner is a cultural learning experience that transcends the dishes served and the entertainment presented. The dinner theater style evening showcases many dishes, dances, songs, and fashion from the participating countries. This year the Dinner will take place on April 23, 2005 at the Park Avenue United Methodist church. You can participate in this event by cooking a dish, performing, or wearing y our traditional clothing.

The Campus Activities Board publishes a calendar of special events such as parties, movies, and quest lectures. (Visit the calendar provided on the Campus Activities Board website to see the activities organized for the month that interests you.)

The Office of Intramurals and Recreation organizes sports and fitness programs for students.

The Student Government Association coordinates programs for students.

The Office of Housing and Residence Life provides programming within the residence hall. See your residence assistant for details.

The Office of Student Life organizes co-curricular activities that include Volunteer services, Greek life, Campus Activity Board, and Student Government Association.

For more information on clubs and activities, read the campus newspaper, "The Spectator," listen to the campus radio station WVVS 90.0 FM. Also plan to attend The Happening, a campus-wide activities fair that takes place during early Fall semester. The VSU Student Handbook contains a list of all clubs at VSU.

 

SHOPPING

Discount Stores

These are department stores where you find a large variety of items including clothing, medicine, small appliances, paper products, some furniture, and linens. They often have lower prices and can be wonderful places to see American people and products. Some discount stores include Wal-Mart, Target, and Dollar General.

The Valdosta Mall

Valdosta Mall is a shopping center housing many stores and some restaurants. The VSU bus will take you to the Mall every Thursday and Saturday at 2:00 and at 4:00. Prices in the Mall are generally higher than prices in a discount store.

Outlet Mall

This is a large mall containing only manufacturer's stores. There is a large outlet mall with over 100 stores 12 miles south of Valdosta on Interstate 75. Prices here are low and quality is high.

 

ENTERTAINMENT

Wild Adventures

Wild Adventures, located on 3766 Old Clyattville Rd Valdosta, GA 31601, is a family theme park. Find adventure as you discover over 100 rides and attractions, hundreds of wild animals and an amazing lineup of concerts and special events each year. The theme park includes seven roller coasters, five water rides and over thirty other rides to entertain people of all ages. Here you will experience all the thrills of the nation's biggest parks without the long ride lines and high-ticket prices. For more information visit the Wild Adventure official website.

Movie Theaters

GTC Valdosta Stadium 16 is located on 1700 Norman Drive. GTC Ashley 8
Cinema is located on 2812 North Ashley Street and includes discount tickets.
 

For more information on entertainment in Valdosta follow the resources below:

 USA CityLink
Entertainment in Valdosta