Human rights in China. Violence in the Middle East. Fighting in the Indonesian Borneo. These issues are all discussed in the Conversational English Program. The program pairs English-speaking volunteers with international students not only to help international students with their English, but also to provide opportunities for intercultural exchanges.”A lot of international students need help speaking English,” said Swathi Ravichandran, coordinator for the program. “It’s nice because American students get to know another culture and the international students get help with their English.” Seth Loyd, an English-speaking volunteer, said one reason he decided to volunteer for the program was because he rarely saw people from other places when he was growing up. He said it’s good to meet people from around the world. “It really gives you an idea of what it’s like outside this country,” said Loyd, special student in liberal arts and sciences. “I think international students have a lot to teach us. It’s an unbelievable opportunity, and I think Americans need to do this.”Loyd said he works with many international students in the program and other activities, and he loves what he’s doing.”It’s so neat to build a relationship as our world turns more global. It’s easy to keep in touch with the Internet,” he said. “They go back to their countries, but the friendship will still stay there.”The program is also beneficial for American students studying a foreign language, said Ravichandran, graduate student in business administration. “It’s nice. They want to learn another language and give international students help with their language,” she said.Ravichandran said she is looking for more English-speaking volunteers. She said right now many of the international students are Asian and have to wait until there are more volunteers.Those interested should go to Room 4 in Hamilton Hall to fill out a form. Volunteers will also receive a list of discussion topics after signing up. Volunteers don’t have to be students and meetings are flexible as far as time, location and frequency, Swathi said.