Student Activities

Get Involved!

Two FLTAs giving joint presentation
FLTA doing traditional dance
FLTA doing traditional puppet show

MSU is a huge campus and there are numerous opportunities to get involved with many, many different groups.

Global Festival

This event is for the general public and held at MSU in the fall. Both performances and information/ cultural booths are typical. Check out info on the Global Festival page. We strongly encourage you all to participate.

International Speakers Program 

The International Speakers Program (I SPEAK) matches FLTAs (and other international students) with community groups that want to know something about various countries. This could include going to local schools, senior citizen centers, library book clubs, etc. It’s a great way to meet many Americans. 

International Friendship Program 

Be matched with a local family and learn more about American culture. Most FLTAs participate in this program and find it to be very rewarding. (Learn more!)

Student Organizations

Some country specific clubs, some region, and some topical. Search the clubs.

Sports

Exercise facilities: MSU has great facilities and resources to get active, stay in shape and stay healthy. IM East is closest to Owen Hall. At the fitness facilities at MSU, there are group fitness classes, swimming (not at IM East, but at the other ones), and sports. The newest center, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, opened in 2026. Since the FLTAs do not pay student fees, if you want to access the gym, you must purchase a RecSports Membership if you want to use the facilities. It’s $170/semester.

I had a great experience using the gyms in MSU. There are three gyms on campus: IM East is very close to Owen. It is not very big, but it has everything necessary to work out. It has some basketball, squash, and volleyball courts. In the second floor there is a indoor running track. All of them are all well-equipped and there are many activities. I used the gyms more for weight-lifting and swimming, but there were some group activities like yoga and stretching. The schedule for these activities are available on their website: https://msu.dserec.com/online/cr/programs/1/program-classes-weekly-view

-Emmanuel (Brazil), 2025-2026

There are also intramural sports that you can participate in, that are designed recreational activities tailored specifically to the interests of students at MSU, where they can compete against other MSU students. It is very casual and friendly without a lot of time commitment.