Our Community
The ISP Community
The International Short Programs community of on- and off-campus partners is expansive and varied. From households hosting a dinner for a few participants to local groups in need of weekly volunteers, there are plenty of opportunities and reasons to join!
Partners
Host Families
ISP host families are local to Lawrence and of all shapes and sizes. They open their homes to interested ISP participants for a meal, cultivating international connections that are impactful and long-lasting.
KU Units
KU units across campus work with ISP in a variety of ways--they provide instruction, participate in events, and supply support to ISP participants in ways that connect ISP participants to KU and connect KU to the world.
Off-Campus Partners
Businesses, interest groups, and nonprofit organizations collaborate with ISP to ensure each participant connects to the local and regional community. ISP local groups could provide internship or volunteer opportunities, tours of their spaces and missions, or attend ISP events.
Our Alumni
At International Short Programs, we believe that once you're a Jayhawk, you are always a Jayhawk, no matter how short or long of a time you were at KU. With over 2,000 alumni worldwide, we provide spaces where it is possible to create connections between them, current participants, and other parts of our community.
Join Our Community
The ISP Partner Newsletter is a monthly email that details what ISP participants are doing, upcoming opportunities for our community to engage with participants, and other news.