IFI at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

GET CONNECTED

Here are a few popular ways to interact with us.

AIRPORT PICKUP & TEMPORARY HOUSING

Landing near Champaign-Urbana soon? Sign up today to have a local volunteer pick you up from the airport (temporary housing also available). We look forward to meeting you!

WEEKLY BIBLE DISCUSSION GROUPS

Build meaningful friendships by meeting regularly with a small group of other international students and American volunteers to learn more about the Bible.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION PARTNERS

Improve your English with the help of a native English speaker. We have American volunteers who are willing to meet with you for an average of one hour per week.

International Friendships (IFI)

International Friendships, Inc (IFI) is a community organization that works in partnership with universities and Christian volunteers to promote friendship and hospitality for international students, scholars and family members. IFI also partners with internationals through on-campus student organizations.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

We put on big and small events throughout the year. Come make an American friend!

Sign up to enjoy friendship & activities in your new home away from home!
- Jul 8, 2020 until Jun 8, 2021
Maple Syrup Tour, Lunch, Games and Hiking at Forest Glen Preserve
- Mar 6, 2021
Emotional Intelligence Seminar
- Mar 13, 2021

See all upcoming events

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

When I came to a unfamiliar country to go start my life in a totally different culture, my hosts, John and Cyndi, helped me to make the first step and made me feel like home. Airport pick-up and temporary housing are definitely helpful to me, but they gave me more than that, which let me have a strong faith in my future student life in America. They are really nice people!

Guanlong

Jennifer picked me up at the airport, and when I moved in to my new apartment, she helped me to move the mattress by a van. It helped me a lot. And now we are actually good friends since we can meet in IFI Bible Discussion and English Conversation Club. Thanks to IFI! Your work in helping the new international students is very impressive and kind. Thanks!

Sunita

Thank you for giving us the chance to enjoy the holiday with an American family. Jay picked us up and took us to his house. We had some delicious food and had a chat with each other. We will participate in this event again. We felt very good because we celebrated the holiday with a family who gave us a lot of love. It was really a great experience. Thank you!

Yaji