English Alliance and Cultures in Contact




International & Chilean Students can participate in the course CULTURES IN CONTACT: DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCES IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN, SOCIAL & BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY.[45 contact hours: 3 CREDITS]

The mission of Cultures in Contact is to allow an intercultural exchange between UVM International and National Students. The goal of this workshop is to contribute to the process of adaptating to different cultural differences.

The ENGLISH ALLIANCE PROGRAM, is a branch of CULTURES IN CONTACT. It began in 2005 as a way for UVM International Students to become involved in different High Schools, Middle Schools, Elementary Schools, and Preschools. Each student is placed in a Classroom with an English Teacher where they serve as Teacher Assistants. Students are required to volunteer for an hour and a half once a week.