International students, staff, and scholars and their family members can join the Language Consultant program to meet with a volunteer on UVA Grounds for one hour per week for casual English conversation and cultural exchange. Registration is required.
Through the VISAS Language Consultant Program, you can:
- Practice your English
- Get to know an American student, staff, or faculty member
- Meet other members of the international community at UVA
- Learn about American culture and norms
- Share about your country and culture
How does it work? After registering, you will sign up for a Language Consultant. You may have an additional international partner in your Language Consultant group. You will schedule your weekly meetings with your group at a mutually agreeable time. Language Consultant meetings begin the week of February 9, 2026 and will span 10 weeks.
“As an international student, I owe a big part of my social life to the VISAS program. I have had some great times with my Language Consultants and other people I’ve gotten to know through VISAS. I have learned so much about the culture, people and last but not least, the English language.”
-A.A.S., VISAS International Participant
CAELC's VISAS Program at UVA 