International Friends Program

The International Friends Program (IFP), offered by the International Center, matches new international students at FSU with people in the community for the purpose of sharing friendship and culture. Through this program international students have an opportunity to meet local residents and to learn more about local culture. Students do not live with their Tallahassee Friends; however, friends meet independently and are invited to join in a variety of social and recreational activities throughout the year. Accepting a Tallahassee Friend can ease your transition into U.S. culture and make your experience at Florida State much more enjoyable and enriching. If you would like to join, please complete this form and return it to the International Center, 945 Learning Way, PO Box 3064240, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4240. For more information call 644-1324.

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"Experience is exciting! There are many things you are worried about and you need different answers than professors give."
- Ahmed Derar, Syria
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**Friends will be matched as families become available**

» Family Application Form (pdf file)

» Student/Scholar Form (pdf file)

Send/fax printable forms to the International Center (Fax: 644-9951) or fill out the online form below.

» Click here for the online Family Application Form


Student/Scholar Online Form
* = required field

*Date:	Ex.(mm/dd/yy)
*First Name:
*Last Name:
Address:
City/State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number (Home):
Phone Number (Work):
*E-mail Address:
Birthday:
Home Country:
Gender:	Nothing Selected Female Male
Marital Status:	Nothing Selected Single Married
Please mark one of the following options:
I am an International Student who would like to be paired up with a:	Nothing Selected Tallahassee Family Domestic Student No Preference
I am a Domestic Student who would like to be paired up with an:	Nothing Selected Tallahassee Family Domestic Student No Preference
My spouse is with me in the U.S.:	Nothing Selected Yes No Not Applicable
My children are with me in the U.S.:	Nothing Selected Yes No Not Applicable
Number of children:
Names and ages of your children:
Major:
Classification:	Nothing Selected Undergraduate Masters PhD
My first semester at FSU:	Nothing Selected Fall Spring Summer   Year:
Expected Date of Graduation:	Nothing Selected Fall Spring Summer   Year:
Have you traveled abroad before coming to FSU (to the U.S. or other countries)?	Nothing Selected Yes No
If yes, where?:
What languages other than English do you speak?:
What pets do you like?:
Do you have allergies to any animals?: If yes, please list.
Would you like to be matched with a family with young children?:	Nothing Selected Yes No No Preference
What are your interests and hobbies?:
I anticipate that I might be sharing some time with my friends:	Nothing Selected Weekly Monthly Less often
In what ways do you hope your friendship with an International Friend will be rewarding to you?: