IHC International Friends Program

International Friends Student/Scholar Application

The International Hospitality Committee (IHC) International Friends is a cooperative effort between International Student and Scholar Services and volunteers in the local community. Our goal is to connect international students/faculty/staff and local people for mutual friendship, support, and cultural exchange. Matches are made based on the information you provide in the form below.

1. Last name:

2. First name:

3. Preferred name:

4. Email:

5. Citizenship/Nationality:

6. Phone number:

7. Address:

8. Gender:

8. Gender:

Male

Female

9. Marital Status:

Single

Married

10. Birth Date (mm/dd/yy):

11. Field of study/research:

12. Is this your first time in the USA?

Yes

No

13. What countries have you lived in or visited?

14. What languages do you speak?

15. Do you have a spouse, significant other, or children in the US? If yes, please list their names, ages, and relationship to you.

No

Yes

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16. Do you have other relatives in the US?

Yes

No

17. If yes, what is their relation to you and where do they live?

18. Do you have a spouse, significant other, or children outside of the US?

Yes

No

19. Please list any dietary requests or food allergies you have (Ex.: "no pork", "no beef", "vegetarian", etc.):

21. Please share any other experiences or interests that would help us get to know you better, and can help us match you with the "right" IHC International Friends:

22. Would you prefer a family:

WITH children

WITHOUT children

No preference

23. Are you open to being matched with a "non-traditional" family or household?

Yes

No

24. How long do you expect to be in Champaign-Urbana?

25. How much time do you anticipate spending with your IHC International Friends match?

Weekly

Every other week

Monthly

2-3 times per year

26. Do you smoke?

Yes

No

27. Do you have a car?

Yes

No

28. Please choose YOUR preferred format in participating in the International Friends Program:

On-line only (ex. via Zoom, Skype or other video conferencing)

In person only

No preference

For more information, contact:

Nancy McGlathery at: nmcglath@gmail.com, Nick Dunn at: nickdunn@illinois.edu, or chambanaIHC@gmail.com.

*THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS PROGRAM IS COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY, ON BOTH SIDES, AND IS BASED UPON MUTUAL TRUST BETWEEN THE HOST FAMILY AND THE STUDENT. WHILE CARE IS TAKEN TO MATCH A STUDENT WITH A FAMILY THAT HAS SIMILAR TASTES AND INTERESTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INCIDENT(S) ARISING FROM THE RELATIONSHIP. PLEASE INFORM US IF YOUR ASSIGNMENT IS NOT WORKING OUT SO THAT A MORE SUITABLE MATCH CAN BE MADE.

IHC International Friends Program - Student/Scholar

IHC International Friends Program - Student/Scholar

International Friends Student/Scholar Application

1. Last name:

2. First name:

3. Preferred name:

4. Email:

5. Citizenship/Nationality:

6. Phone number:

7. Address:

8. Gender:

9. Marital Status:

10. Birth Date (mm/dd/yy):

11. Field of study/research:

12. Is this your first time in the USA?

13. What countries have you lived in or visited?

14. What languages do you speak?

15. Do you have a spouse, significant other, or children in the US? If yes, please list their names, ages, and relationship to you.

16. Do you have other relatives in the US?

17. If yes, what is their relation to you and where do they live?

18. Do you have a spouse, significant other, or children outside of the US?

19. Please list any dietary requests or food allergies you have (Ex.: "no pork", "no beef", "vegetarian", etc.):

20. Please mark 4-5 activities that best represent your hobbies, skills, and interests:

21. Please share any other experiences or interests that would help us get to know you better, and can help us match you with the "right" IHC International Friends:

22. Would you prefer a family:

23. Are you open to being matched with a "non-traditional" family or household?

24. How long do you expect to be in Champaign-Urbana?

25. How much time do you anticipate spending with your IHC International Friends match?

26. Do you smoke?

27. Do you have a car?

28. Please choose YOUR preferred format in participating in the International Friends Program:

For more information, contact: