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Airport Pickup

Whether you just need a ride to campus or need a host family for a few days, one of our volunteers can be at the gate when you arrive in Columbus. Your welcome will be warm when you see someone at the gate holding a sign with your name on it. They will welcome you and provide transportation to campus or your host home. There is no charge for this service

 

Temporary Housing

Stay with an American host family for up to 4 days while you make your campus housing arrangements. Enjoy a home setting and warm caring friends. This can significantly help you in adjusting to living in a new culture. Breakfast and transportation from your host home to and from campus will be provided each day. For other meals, you may make arrangements with the family according to your schedule and theirs. There is no charge for this service. We regret that we do not offer an apartment-locating service. Please contact the Office of International Education at the University for this service.

 

To Participate

Provide the requested information on the on-line form and email to IFI. If you do not yet know your flight information but would like to participate, please send the form with the information you do have. Then send the rest of the information as soon as it is available. There is no cost to participate.

 

Culture Tips 

It is no trouble for our American volunteers to meet you at the airport and to host you. However, it will be an inconvenience to your host if they arrive to meet you and find that you have made other arrangements and do not need their assistance. Kindly let us know if you decide to make other arrangements for your arrival and housing.

 

Questions?

Contact us at newstudents@internationalfriendships.org.

 

 

Here to Serve You

 

bulletMeet new American friends who care
bulletReceive a personal welcome to the USA
bulletStay in an American home
bulletWe can meet you at the airport any time of the day or night
bulletOur volunteers will be patient with your language skills
bulletYour host can answer questions about American culture
bulletTransportation from the airport is cheaper (free!) than a taxi, and more personal too!
bulletEnjoy a personal home setting rather than an expensive hotel!

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Friendships, Inc.

195 Chittenden Ave., Columbus, OH 43201

Tel: 614.294.2434

 

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