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:

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

Single parent

No preference

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

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

Weekly

Every other week

Monthly

2-3 times per year

25. Do you smoke?

Yes

No

26. Do you have a car?

Yes

No

27. 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