Enjoy the Friendship of an American Family while you are here! Sign up!

Date/Time
27 Aug 2023 until 15 Aug 2024
All Day

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There are many families and individuals in the local community surrounding the University of Illinois who really enjoy cross-cultural friendships with international students and visiting scholars. Enrich your time here by taking advantage of this opportunity! International Friendships can match you with an American friendship family according to the preferences that you indicate below. They will then arrange to have an occasional meal with you, enjoy some fun activities together, and have some valuable times of conversation discussing each other’s lives, perspectives and goals! Please know that friendship partners will be sensitive to your busy university schedule in determining the best times to meet with you. Always feel free to let them know what works best for you. If your own family members are living here with you, they are very welcome to come along with you. Just list those members of your family, along with the ages of any children, below. Don’t pass up this opportunity to enjoy some local hospitality and friendship!

First name:(Required)

Last name (family/surname):(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Your complete local address (street, apt.#, city):(Required)

Country that you are originally from:(Required)

Your gender (M or F):(Required)

List all family members attending this activity, or say None (include children's ages):(Required)

Foods that you do not eat (describe or say None):(Required)

What degree are you here to pursue? What department? (If other reason, describe):(Required)

When will you complete your stay here? (until what month/year):(Required)

What is your native language?(Required)

I am interested in improving my conversational English (If so, say Yes):(Required)

What interests, hobbies, talents, sports and other activities do you enjoy?(Required)

Would you prefer a friendship family with children, without children, or makes no difference?(Required)

Is it okay if they have pets in their home? (If No, explain):(Required)

Do you have any allergies or health issues they should know about? (if Yes, explain):(Required)

Other brief comments that will help IFI match you with a friendship opportunity?