inBUS


inBUS aims to better integrate international students into the Loyola community.  

 

 

  • Often making the transition to the U.S. from another country can be overwhelming and intimidating to students. By bringing together current Loyola students with incoming internationals, we hope to create long lasting friendships and support systems that are of mutual benefit to the students.
  • Joining inBUS is a great way to meet new people, learn about different cultures and possibly practice a foreign language!
  • Our events are planned to give students an opportunity to experience something important to our city, region and culture as Americans. We have gone on Swamp Tours, attended Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day parades as well as planned group dinners and BBQ's in previous semesters.

What exactly is inBUS?

  • The inBUS program matches up small groups of current Loyola students and new international students.
  • In your group you will have the opportunity to make friends while also exploring New Orleans and Louisiana.
  • Each month inBUS typically plans a large event, such as a swamp tour, and a small event, such as a movie.
  • You can also plan your own social events with other people in your small group, such as going out to eat or going for a walk in Audubon Park.

 

How do I join inBUS?

All new international students are automatically inBUS members for their first semester, but you can help us better match you with a small group by filling out the inBUS application.

If you are a current Loyola student, you can apply to be an inBUS member by filling out the inBUS application. Depending on the number of applicants and their interests, you will then be notified whether you have been selected and matched with a small group of Loyola and international students. 

I am a current Loyola student. What am I committing to if I join inBUS? 

  • Joining inBUS is a one semester commitment. You must reapply each semester to remain active in the group and ensure that you are matched with a group of international and Loyola students.
  • Before the semester starts, you will participate in a short training to understand how you can best help international students adjust to being here at Loyola and in the U.S.
  • During the semester, you are committing to do at least two activities each month with your small group. These activities can be the ones organized by inBUS or activities that you organize on your own.

 

Example Calendar of Activities - Fall 2013

(The final calendar of activities with dates and times will be determined at the beginning of the semester)

August

  • International Student Orientation
  • Center for International Education Welcome Reception / inBUS Welcome Party
  •  Steamboat Natchez River Cruise

September

  • Swamp Tour
  • Football Game
  • Audubon Zoo
  • Oktoberfest at the DeuthesHaus

October

  • Ghost Tour
  • VooDoo Music Festival
  • Halloween on Frenchmen St.

November

  • Thanksgiving Dinner (week before Thanksgiving)
  • Mardi Gras World

December

  • Going Away Party

Example Calendar of Activities - Spring 2014

(The final calendar of activities with dates and times will be determined at the beginning of the semester)

January

  • Center for International Education Welcome Reception / inBUS Welcome Party
  • City Park & New Orleans Museum of Art
  • Plantation Tour

February

  • International Potluck Dinner
  • World War II Museum
  • Mardi Gras Parades

March

  • St. Patrick's Day
  • Crawfish Boil at Audubon Park
  • French Quarter Festival

April

  • Angola Rodeo
  • Alligator Farm or Swamp Tour or Tour of Jean Lafitte National Park
  • Jazz Fest

May

  •  Going Away Party