International Studies Residential College (ISRC)

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Size: 100 residents Location: 1861 Sheridan Road Master: Margaret Sinclair Senior lecturer in French, Weinberg College

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With an on-campus location close to Evanston's downtown area, ISRC's provides a close-knit community of both U.S. and international students interested in diverse cultures, languages, and amazing college experiences. Its suite-style accomodations, each with a number of single and double rooms and a common area, promote a friendly, social atmosphere. Residents enjoy many shared activities, from studying and enjoying meals together to ice skating and playing Frisbee.

ISRC life balances academics with a variety of fun social experiences. ISRC's affiliated faculty fellows, residents, and guest speakers frequently offer international themed firesides at which topics and activities may range from learning Russian folk songs and the history of bagpiping to visiting Chicago's Polish neighborhoods and taking part in an interactive lecture on the neurobiology of viruses. In addition to philanthropy opportunities and trips to Chicago, ISRC residents plan social activities that often highlight a particular culture, such as a German Oktoberfest or a Cuban-style lunch. Each winter the college's International Dinner brings ISRC students and fellows together to enjoy world music and ethnic cuisines.

Each year up to four ISRC suites are designated "language suites" to bring together residents with particular language backgrounds and interests. Here they can develop their language skills while decorating their common area, playing music, and going on outings related to their language group. The other eight suites also adopt a country, and one night a week one suite treats treats the rest of the college to a home-cooked meal showcasing it's adopted country's cuisine.

ISRC is located on the South Campus, near one of Evanston's beaches along Lake Michigan. In addition to a main lounge with a piano, ISRC has a seminar room, a library, kitchens, a computer room, and a recreational area equipped with a VCR, a TV, and a CD player.

Students interested in ISRC's language suites should state their language preference in their housing application essay.

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