Helpful links

Navigating MSU's system may seem overwhelming. Here are some sites that may be particularly useful to Humphrey Fellows.

MSU International Departments, Offices, Centers, Institutes, and Programs
On-Campus Resources
Events and Activities
Off-Campus Resources
Phone Cards
Shipping Options
Insurance Options
Transportation Resources
Books
Discount Area Shopping

MSU International Departments, Offices, Centers, Institutes, and Programs
International Studies and ProgramsOpens in new window
African Studies CenterOpens in new window
Asian Studies CenterOpens in new window
Canadian Studies CentreOpens in new window
Center for European & Russian StudiesOpens in new window
Center for International Business Education & ResearchOpens in new window
Center for Latin American & Caribbean StudiesOpens in new window
Internationalizing Student LifeOpens in new window
Institute of International AgricultureOpens in new window
Institute of International HealthOpens in new window
Office of International DevelopmentOpens in new window
Office for International Students & ScholarsOpens in new window
Women & International DevelopmentOpens in new window
Community Volunteers for International ProgramsOpens in new window
Center for Language Education & ResearchOpens in new window
Department of Linguistics & Germanic, Slavic, Asian & African LanguagesOpens in new window
English Language CenterOpens in new window
Department of Romance & Classical LanguagesOpens in new window
English Language CenterOpens in new window
Visiting International Professional ProgramOpens in new window
LATTICEOpens in new window

On-Campus Resources
Registrar's OfficeOpens in new window - class registration information, academic transcripts
Schedule of CoursesOpens in new window - here you can view what courses are available each semester
Academic ProgramsOpens in new window - listing of academic programs, policies and related information
Course SearchOpens in new window - look here to find specific courses
STUINFOOpens in new window - view your individual class schedule, bills
Campus MapsOpens in new window
University Housing/Apartments OfficeOpens in new window
AngelOpens in new window - interactive webpages for classes
MSU Federal Credit Union Opens in new window
International Student ClubsOpens in new window
Family Resource CenterOpens in new window
Olin Health CenterOpens in new window
Main LibraryOpens in new window
Business LibraryOpens in new window
Computing at MSU Opens in new window
Computer StoreOpens in new window
Intramural Sports and Recreative ServicesOpens in new window - offers facilities for sports and exercise
The Eli Broad College of Business Executive Development ProgramsOpens in new window
MSU Global MichiganOpens in new window
Writing CenterOpens in new window
Evening CollegeOpens in new window - noncredit personal enrichment courses
Dairy StoreOpens in new window - maybe it's not really considered a "resource" but we all need ice cream sometimes!

Events and Activities
MSU Today EventsOpens in new window
Abrams PlanetariumOpens in new window
Breslin Student Events CenterOpens in new window
Department of TheatreOpens in new window
Forest Akers Golf CourseOpens in new window
Homecoming EventsOpens in new window
Horticultural Demonstration GardensOpens in new window
Kresge Art MuseumOpens in new window
MSU AthleticsOpens in new window
MSU MuseumOpens in new window
University Activities BoardOpens in new window
Wharton CenterOpens in new window
W. J. Beal Botanical GardenOpens in new window

Off-Campus Resources
English as a Second Language (ESL) Information (PDF)*Opens in new window
Currency ExchangeOpens in new window
Metric ConverterOpens in new window - convert distances, temperatures, etc., to or from the metric system
Time ZonesOpens in new window
ZIP (U.S. postal code) Code LookupOpens in new window
East Lansing Public LibraryOpens in new window
Michigan Travel, Career, and Business DevelopmentOpens in new window
Greater Lansing Convention and Visitor's BureauOpens in new window
Lansing Chamber of CommerceOpens in new window
Conversion between Fahrenheit and CelsiusOpens in new window
State of MichiganOpens in new window
ToastmastersOpens in new window - international organization dedicated to public speaking and leadership development
Local Religious Resources Opens in new window

Insurance Options -for dependents and extensions - past Fellows have used these companies with varying degrees of success; they are merely suggestions
ASPE Health Benefit Plan Opens in new window- administered by Seven Corners
International Medical GroupOpens in new window
International Student GroupOpens in new window
Worldwide Travellers InsuranceOpens in new window
Gateway PlansOpens in new window

Phone Cards
www.tigerphonecard.comOpens in new window
www.abcalling.comOpens in new window
www.tccpro.comOpens in new window
www.masterbell.comOpens in new window
www.onesuite.comOpens in new window
How to Call AbroadOpens in new window

Shipping Options
United States Postal ServiceOpens in new window
United Parcel ServiceOpens in new window
FedExOpens in new window
Pak MailOpens in new window

Transportation Resources
CATA Bus RoutesOpens in new window
MSU BikesOpens in new window - you can lease bikes here instead of buying one
Michigan FlyerOpens in new window - low cost bus from Lansing area to Detroit Metro Airport
FarecastOpens in new window - predicts best times to purchase airline tickets
Secretary of StateOpens in new window - find driver's license information here
Google Maps Opens in new window - maps and directions to U.S. addresses
Greyhound BusOpens in new window
Indian Trails BusOpens in new window
Amtrak TrainOpens in new window
Big Daddy TaxiOpens in new window

Books
www.fetchbook.infoOpens in new window
www.campusi.comOpens in new window
www.bigwords.comOpens in new window
www.firstandsecond.comOpens in new window
www.cheapesttextbooks.comOpens in new window
www.bestbookdeal.comOpens in new window

Discount Area Shopping
Aldi - discount groceries
Big Lots - discount retail (new) houseware and food items (no refrigerated, frozen, or fresh items)
Burlington Coat Factory - discount retail (new) clothing, lots of options for winter clothing
Dunhams - discount retail (new) athletic equipment and clothing, lots of options for winter clothing
Goodwill - used clothing and houseware items, they accept returns with receipts and tags attached
Save-a-LotOpens in new window - discount groceries
Value City Department Store - discount retail (new) clothing and housewares, furniture, some electronics
Valueland World Mission - used clothing and houseware items, no returns
Volunteers of America Thrift Store - used clothing and houseware items, no returns

Dicker and Deal - used electronics (a lot of TVs), keep your receipt and you could get a little money back
1701 S Cedar St
Lansing MI 48910
(517) 487-3886

Dicker and Deal - used furniture and appliances
710 E Kalamazoo St # 1
Lansing MI 48912
(517) 487-3325

 

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