4MILE

4MILE (Multicultural and International Leadership Experience) is a cultural and leadership program uniquely designed for incoming international and domestic multicultural students.

4MILE Program Coordinator

(401) 232-6289

cdidiversity@bryant.edu

(401) 232-6946

Intercultural Center
Bryant University
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917

Additional Resources

4MILE 2024 FAQ

4MILE Student Schedule Example

4MILE Parent Schedule Example

4MILE 2024 Schedule Flyer

4MILE 2024 will run from Sunday, August 25 - Thursday, August 29.

4MILE is a week-long cultural and leadership program uniquely designed for incoming international and domestic multicultural students. The program aims to foster a community that nurtures a sense of belonging. It also seeks to ease students' transition to campus life by guiding them to both academic and personal support resources. Furthermore, the program seeks to facilitate the formation of meaningful friendships and connections, enriching the students' educational journey.

Featuring:

Team-building exercises
Cultural immersion trips
Educational workshops
Peer mentorship
Fun activities

The event is free of charge for incoming Bryant International and Multicultural students

Registration for 4MILE 2024 opens Saturday, June 1, and can be completed on the 4MILE Registration page. Sign up early, as registration will close Wednesday, July 31.

Family members who plan to attend the 4MILE Parent/Guardian Program can register through the 4MILE Parent/Guardian Program Registration page.

This five-day program aims to familiarize students with the campus, with each day featuring new resources that are designed to support them throughout their academic journey. Participants will have peer counselors assigned to them who will serve as their mentors and guides during the program, including activities like Peer Counselors Connection and group dinners. There is also a two-day parent program.

The Intercultural Center launched the 4MILE program in the fall of 2006 with the enduring mission to ensure that new multicultural and international students feel a deep sense of belonging at Bryant. The program aims to cultivate a sense of community among these students, offering the Intercultural Center as a home away from home. Structured around four foundational pillars—Personal, Cultural, Social, and Career Development—4MILE designs each of its events and workshops to focus on one of these crucial areas.

Once the 4MILE program is completed, we will automatically enroll the student into our mentorship program. Steps to 4MILE Peer Counselors will guide students through the multitude of ways they can get involved on campus, build community, and find their niche with their mentor throughout the fall and spring semesters.
There are 4 different pillars that students will need to go through to complete the Steps to 4MILE Program.

MILE 1
Diversity & Inclusion

Attending an event or events around/on diversity & inclusion, which can include heritage month events, global community, etc.

MILE 2
Community

Meeting with your mentor, attending 4MILE events, and attending the Steps to 4MILE dinner/banquet, etc.

MILE 3
Leadership & Involvement

Attending the student organization fair, joining a student organization, running for an e-board position, and applying for a student leader position, etc.

MILE 4
Academic & Career Development

Attending a career fair/workshop, attending events related to your major, applying for an internship, attending a resume rally, attending an alumni panel, etc.

Students will receive a gift and a certificate with the completion of the program.

Each semester, we will provide a more specific list of events and give it to each mentor to share with their mentees.