{"id":202,"date":"2018-01-13T17:06:12","date_gmt":"2018-01-13T17:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-isp\/ametrica\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T13:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T18:44:08","slug":"ametrica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/isp\/programs\/ametrica\/","title":{"rendered":"Ametrica"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Ametrica?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ametrica started in 2010 with the purpose of promoting dialogue, intercultural sensitivity, and friendship between first year domestic and international students. It is a program of Macalester\u2019s International Student Programs (ISP) and is facilitated by a small, diverse group of returning students. The format changes every year, but always includes weekly conversations and activities in the Twin Cities and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, all domestic Ametrica participants will arrive on Tuesday, August 25th <\/strong>for Pre-Orientation for International Students (PO4IS)<\/a>, alongside their international peers. Following PO4IS, weekly sessions will take place every Thursday afternoon (4:30-6:30 PM)<\/strong> during the first 7 weeks of the Fall semester. The central component is dialogue in groups of 5-8 students about a range of themes pertinent to students from around the world. Previous topics have included family, peace, current events, race, law, economics, health, and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a few occasions during the semester, Ametrica participants also venture off-campus to explore the broader Twin Cities area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both domestic and international Ametrica participants are assigned ISP peer mentors<\/strong>, as an additional link to the Macalester and ISP community (check the Mentor Program<\/a> link for details).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply before June 15 below or visit your New Student Portal<\/strong>. Only incoming students are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Apply for Ametrica<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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