1. Harvard University

1. Cultural Events: International Education Week (IEW) celebrations, cultural shows hosted by student groups (e.g., South Asian Association, Harvard-Radcliffe Chinese Student Association), and the annual Cultural Rhythms performance and festival.
2. Religious Events: Active interfaith groups, dedicated prayer spaces, student-led celebrations for major holidays like Ramadan Iftars, Diwali, and Passover Seders.
3. Other Aspects: Comprehensive International Student Orientation Program (ISOP), numerous country-specific clubs for building an immediate network, and the opportunity to engage with international policy and global issues through various institutes and speaker series.

2. Stanford University

1. Cultural Events: Global Culture Night, various ethnic and regional student-run cultural festivals, and events hosted by the Bechtel International Center focused on cross-cultural exchange.
2. Religious Events: The Office for Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) supports diverse communities with regular services and holiday observances like Yom Kippur and Eid al-Fitr, often with accommodations for fasting students.
3. Other Aspects: Located near Silicon Valley, offering unique professional and social networking with a global perspective. Strong emphasis on outdoor and campus social life through dorm activities and a wide range of academic and recreational clubs.

3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

1. Cultural Events: International Festival (a major campus event showcasing global food and performances), cultural showcase nights organized by the numerous international student associations (e.g., from specific countries or regions).
2. Religious Events: MIT's religious life centers and chaplains provide resources for all faiths, including Jumu'ah prayers for Muslim students and special events for Lunar New Year and Christmas.
3. Other Aspects: High proportion of international students, creating a naturally diverse peer group. Focus on collaborative problem-solving extends to social life through hackathons and competitive student teams that often have international members.

4. Columbia University

1. Cultural Events: Located in New York City, students have unparalleled access to global cultural institutions. Campus events include the International Student Welcome events and large-scale cultural weeks/festivals hosted by regional groups.
2. Religious Events: The Earl Hall Center for Religious Life actively supports many student groups, hosting community gatherings for major holidays like Hanukkah, Easter, and providing spaces for meditation and prayer.
3. Other Aspects: The urban location encourages social life off-campus in one of the world's most diverse cities. Strong global focus in academic programs and numerous social justice and human rights clubs with international missions.

5. University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

1. Cultural Events: Cal Day (an annual open house with cultural performances), numerous student-run cultural showcases, and events celebrating different heritage months (e.g., Hispanic Heritage Month, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month).
2. Religious Events: The Cal Religious and Spiritual Life office facilitates over 30 student groups, ensuring support for observances like Vesak (Buddhist) and various Christian and Jewish holidays, including meal accommodations.
3. Other Aspects: Known for its activism and social engagement, which translates into numerous international affairs and advocacy clubs. Large, active, and highly diverse international student body (one of the largest in the US public university system).

6. University of Chicago

1. Cultural Events: International Festival events, cultural trips off-campus to explore Chicago's diverse neighborhoods, and speaker events focused on international affairs and global cultures.
2. Religious Events: The Spiritual Life Office is very active, ensuring campus life accommodates religious practices. Events like communal holiday dinners (e.g., Thanksgiving for those away from home) are common.
3. Other Aspects: Strong intellectual culture extends to social life, with many clubs centered around global politics, philosophy, and history. The university's more isolated campus location (compared to a downtown school) fosters a tight-knit residential community.

7. Princeton University

1. Cultural Events: International Student Orientation, Princeton Global Festival (showcasing diverse cultures), and cultural performance groups that stage shows throughout the year.
2. Religious Events: The Office of Religious Life provides diverse groups and chaplains. Dedicated resources for religious holidays ensure students can observe traditions like fasting for Ramadan or the Jewish High Holy Days without academic penalty.
3. Other Aspects: Residential College system facilitates a small, supportive social environment. The small-town location near major cities (NYC, Philadelphia) allows for weekend cultural excursions. Known for its generous financial aid, which helps international students participate in all aspects of social life.

8. New York University (NYU)

1. Cultural Events: Global Center events (workshops, mixers, cultural celebrations), immersion in Greenwich Village and NYC's countless global cultural hubs, and the NYU Global Welcome.
2. Religious Events: A non-denominational spiritual life center supports groups from all major world religions, hosting special events and finding space for worship in a crowded urban environment.
3. Other Aspects: NYU's unique "global university" model means many social opportunities are tied to its international campuses and study abroad programs, leading to a highly globalized peer network. Over 400 student organizations, including a vast number of country and region-specific clubs.

9. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

1. Cultural Events: Penn Global hosts numerous events, including the annual Penn World Gala, cultural showcases, and activities during the popular International Student Orientation.
2. Religious Events: The Office of the Chaplain supports an Interfaith Council and specific religious groups, coordinating events like Vaisakhi celebrations and providing spiritual counseling.
3. Other Aspects: A strong "college-town" feel within a major city (Philadelphia). The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office actively organizes social outings and support workshops on cultural adjustment.

10. Yale University

1. Cultural Events: Global Cultures Night, numerous cultural centers (e.g., Asian American Cultural Center, La Casa Cultural), and events organized by the Yale International Students Office (ISO), including trips to nearby cities.
2. Religious Events: The University Chaplain's Office provides support for many denominations and faiths, hosting large-scale holiday gatherings and interfaith dialogues, ensuring inclusivity across the university.
3. Other Aspects: The Residential College system is the primary hub of social life, facilitating a small, close-knit community feeling for all students, including internationals. Emphasis on arts, music, and performance, with many international students joining these creative groups.