Weekend in the Mountains

September 21-22, 2024

Meet at 7:30am at International House September 21, return to International House at 5pm Sunday, September 22

$75 cost includes 4 meals, snacks, lodging, transportation, and activities. Accommodations are in shared dorm-like rooms.

Favorite activities include:

  • Walking through the beautiful fall landscape of the Rocky Mountains
  • Enjoying a campfire and trying a quintessential American camping treat–s’mores
  • Participating in the low ropes course
  • Spotting wild animals (moose, squirrels, and chipmunks among other possible animals)
  • International talent show
  • Viewing the clear sky and seeing the Milky Way and constellations
  • Bonding with new friends from all over the world

Weekend in the Mountains is a unique program for international students and scholars that takes participants to the CSU Mountain Campus for a weekend of bonding and intercultural activities. Returning attendees and spouses of students or scholars are also welcome if space allows. Children are not allowed at this event.

Each fall, students and scholars from all over the world attend the retreat. Activities change each year, but they always focus on a few primary goals: Culture, Community, and Colorado. We hope you’ll  develop tools to help your cultural transition to the US, while building relationships with new friends from all over the world in the beautiful mountains of Colorado.

Cost is $75 for students and scholars or $115 for spouses of students/scholars.

Cost includes 4 meals, snacks, lodging, transportation, and activities (Full cost of event is $160/person, the Office of International Programs pays the additional difference per person). Accommodations are in shared dorm-like rooms.

Cancellations made after September 1 will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellations made by August 30 will receive a refund if the spot can be filled from the wait list.

For questions about Weekend in the Mountains, or if you have any problems registering/paying, please contact [email protected].