The Michel Rocchi International District (MRID) offers experiential living for students with an international focus.

This program will provide a home for study abroad students to orient themselves pre-departure and re-acclimate upon returning to Puget Sound. Beyond study abroad, this will also be a home for any students whose academic pursuits and interests include an international component.

Possible activities associated with this program may include:

  • study abroad returnee picture night;
  • international movie night;
  • study abroad interest meetings;
  • international food night/celebrations of holidays from different cultures;
  • speakers on topics such as international careers, grad school, international volunteer opportunities, political issues in relevant countries;
  • a service project;
  • and/or day trips or overnight field trips.

Applying to live in the Michel Rocchi International District?

Complete the MRID Application Online!

Questions? Diane Kelley, faculty sponsor, at dkelley@pugetsound.edu, Wyatt 239, 253.879.3534. 

The MRID offers opportunities to:

  • Share living space with other students who have international interests and experiences.
  • Participate in community activities with international themes such as MRID dinners, academic lectures, cultural events and excursions.
  • Launch students into a semester abroad or welcome them when they return.

Please note: an MRID application is required of students each year they wish to live in the MRID, including those students who have lived in the MRID previously. 

 

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