Linda Palumbo Olszanski Assistant Vice President of International Programs Office: Sheffield-Thompson 210 Phone: (706) 233-7409 Fax: (706) 233-1508 E-mail: lpalumbo@shorter.edu International Students' Emergency Phone Number: 706-844-7424.
	Mary Lou Romero Administrative Assistant for International Programs 706-233-7409 mromero@shorter.edu

“You also must love the foreigner, since you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.”
Exodus 22:21

Message from the Vice President

When a student is in a foreign country, thousands of miles away from family and friends, he/she needs support, guidance and encouragement. I'm originally from Argentina, so I've experienced this myself. At Shorter, we take care of our international students; we are a big, international family that offers support and assistance to all.

Shorter continues to attract growing numbers of international students. The International Student Photo Gallery contains pictures of Shorter's international students and activities. Choosing to be an international student at Shorter will broaden your future horizons and expand your world view.

The Office of International Programs serves as a liaison to international students studying at Shorter University.  The office provides international students with helpful information regarding studying in the United States, such as embassy, visa and security requirements. Listed below are links that will help international students prepare to study in the United States.

Sincerely,

Linda Palumbo Olszanski

Spring 2013 Calendar of Events for International Students

Atlanta 101 (GA Aquarium / World of Coke)
Feb. 23rd

Rome Historic Tour
April 13th

Spring Food from Around the World w / BCM
March 14th

For more information please contact the Office of International Programs at mromero@shorter.edu or by calling (706)233-7409.

EVENT PHOTO GALLERIES

Food from Around the World 2013

March 14, 2013 - Delicious international dishes prepared by Shorter's international students and faculty in conjunction with Baptist Collegiate Ministries events.

International Student Ski Trip

More photo galleries

International Education Week - Japanese Extravaganza

Food From around the World

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK 2012
November 12-16

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. Visit the website>

EVENTS FOR 2013 WILL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE FALL 2013 SEMESTER

Airport Shuttle Schedule

Airport Shuttle Information

Shorter University will provide transportation to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for students at the Rome campus at the beginning and end of each semester. Transportation is coordinated by the Office of International Programs. Schedules are determined by flight itineraries submitted ahead of time. Students who are interested should email Mary Lou Romero at mromero@shorter.edu for further instructions.

News from Home: Read your country's newspapers

http://www.ipl.org/div/news/

General Information Links

Frequently Asked Questions (Click on a question below to view the answer)

1. Am I eligible to apply for a Social Security Number?
2. What documentation do I need to bring to the Social Security Office?
3. Where is the Social Security office in Rome, Ga., located?
4. How do taxes work?     Internal Revenue Service - IRS Homepage
5. What about medical insurance?
6. Do I need to get a Georgia's Driver License

For more international student information, contact Linda Palumbo Olszanski, Director of Campus Globalization, at (800) 868-6980, ext. 7459 or lpalumbo@shorter.edu.