Conversation Clubs provide international students with a welcoming space to practice English, build confidence in everyday communication, connect with other students, and explore campus and community life through engaging conversations and activities.
Advisor: Joseph Sorell
Fall 2026 Location and Times: Check the announcements on SPOND or WhatsApp.
We are using Spond to organize club activities.
Please join Whatsapp group to learn about plans and events.
- Want to meet people from around the world?
- Curious to explore campus and the local community?
- Looking to make new friends and connections?
Cross-Cultural Communication: Develop the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds through conversations, group activities, and shared experiences.
Communirty Engagement: Learn how to navigate campus and local community spaces, participate in events, and take advantage of opportunities available at Purdue and in the Greater Lafayette area.
Relationship Building: Build meaningful friendships and professional connections with students from around the world while expanding your understanding of diverse perspectives and experiences.
Instructor: Margaret Hass
Fall 2026 Location and Times: Yong 809 Friday 2pm-3pm
To register, go to WCOnline
- Want to practice English while creating fun and easy crafts?
- Interested in taking home a handmade keepsake while meeting new people?
- No crafting experience is necessary, and all supplies will be provided.
- Additional field trips may be organized in the future.
Take a Break, Make a Craft, Meet a Friend!
Creative Hands-On Activities: Explore your creativity by making simple crafts, such as bookmarks, collages, and ornaments, while creating a unique keepsake to take home.
Relax and Connect: Unwind at the end of the week while building friendships, practicing English, and participating in enjoyable shared activities.
Something New Each Week: Look forward to a different hands-on project and conversation topic each Friday.
Instructor: David Sparks
Fall 2026 Location and Time: Yong 809 T/Th 4.30pm-6pm
To register, go to WCOnline
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Are you an international student or scholar?
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Develop your English and meet people through board and tabletop games while exploring American gaming traditions and culture.
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No gaming experience required.
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Games are taught during club meetings and are designed to help participants communicate, collaborate, solve problems, and have fun!
Oral Communication: Practice discussion, explanation, and conversation. Build fluency through real interaction and shared experiences.
Cultural Insights: Explore modern gaming culture in the U.S. Discover new games while sharing traditions and experiences from your own culture.
Strategic Thinking: Solve problems and make decisions in real time. Develop critical thinking skills through planning, prediction, and teamwork.
Instructor: Negin Goodrich
Fall 2026 Location and Times: Yong 809 Th 3.15pm-4.30pm
To register, go to WCOnline
- Want to grow your vocabulary in a fun, interactive way?
- Curious about American culture and everyday life?
- Looking for conversation, free snacks, and a welcoming atmosphere?
Build Your Vocabulary: Expand your English vocabulary through active, participatory learning with culture-based activities designed to help you use and retain new words.
Explore and Connect: Gain hands-on experience through weekly explorations of American cultural topics and themes, group discussions, interactive challenges, and AI-powered tools.
Share and Enjoy: Share aspects of your own cultures and exploere cultural similarities and differences to enhance your intercultural competence. Enjoy conversations in a friendly, café-like environmen with free soft drins and snacks.