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Culture Chats: Meeting New People and Forming Friendships

Culture Chats: Meeting New People and Forming Friendships In-Person

Are you an international student interested in meeting new friends in the U.S.? Then this is the discussion for you! Join us for an interactive conversation about cultural norms around meeting new people, making friends, and forming relationships. This is an opportunity for you to share your experiences, meet new people, and learn from each other.

Culture Chats Workshop Series 
Are you an international student new to Penn? Interested in learning more about cultural practices in the U.S? We offer free workshops on a variety of topics related to transitioning to life at Penn and in the United States.

Register for one or all three of our upcoming chats. Advance registration & Penn Graduate ID are required.

See all Summer 2025 Culture Chats: 

  • Tuesday, July 15, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Welcome to Penn & Philadelphia + Trivia! 
  • Tuesday, July 29, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Meeting New People and Forming Friendships
  • Tuesday, August 12, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Making "Small Talk" in Social Situations
Date:
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Room 304 | Multipurpose Room
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  

Registration is required. There are 18 spots available.

Upcoming Events

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More Upcoming Events

Time Zone: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)

Jul
21
10:00am - 11:00am, Online - see event description for details.
Jul
21
4:00pm - 5:00pm, Room 304 | Multipurpose Room.
Jul
22
10:00am - 11:00am, Welfer Common Room.
Jul
23
10:00am - 11:00am, Other Campus Location- see event details.
Jul
24
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Welfer Common Room.