Friendship Partners FAQWhat is this program?
Some students come to the U.S. and spend years without ever really getting to know what American life is like outside the campus environment. The Friendship Partner Program gives you the opportunity to get to know an American personally. ISI is a Christian friendship organization seeking serve the needs of international students. In addition to being matched with an American friend/family you will be invited to join in their activities. Why should you get involved? This is a good chance to make friends outside the campus and experience American life. You also become an “ambassador” for your country, sharing your culture with Americans. |
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Is this a Home-Stay situation?
No. You do not live with your American friend. It is simply a chance to get to know an American friend and to develop a friendship.
How long does this friendship last?
Hopefully for a lifetime! Many friends and students continue to stay in touch long after students have returned to their home countries. It all depends on the individuals involved. The choice is yours.
How do you meet such a family or person?
Fill out the application form and submit it now.
You will be matched with an American who shares your interests. It may take a couple of weeks to process your application.
What happens after I fill out the application?
After you are matched you will be contacted by your American friend. They will set up a time and a place to get together. Your friend will pick you up if you don’t have transportation.
Your American friend wants to get together with you about once a month. You may be invited to a concert, the zoo, bicycle riding, have dinner or whatever! Of course, you can invite them to do things with you too!
Feel free to ask questions and get to know your friend and their family. If they have children, spend time with them too! The more time you are able to invest in your friendship the more rewarding and enjoyable it will be.
No. You do not live with your American friend. It is simply a chance to get to know an American friend and to develop a friendship.
How long does this friendship last?
Hopefully for a lifetime! Many friends and students continue to stay in touch long after students have returned to their home countries. It all depends on the individuals involved. The choice is yours.
How do you meet such a family or person?
Fill out the application form and submit it now.
You will be matched with an American who shares your interests. It may take a couple of weeks to process your application.
What happens after I fill out the application?
After you are matched you will be contacted by your American friend. They will set up a time and a place to get together. Your friend will pick you up if you don’t have transportation.
Your American friend wants to get together with you about once a month. You may be invited to a concert, the zoo, bicycle riding, have dinner or whatever! Of course, you can invite them to do things with you too!
Feel free to ask questions and get to know your friend and their family. If they have children, spend time with them too! The more time you are able to invest in your friendship the more rewarding and enjoyable it will be.