IFI at Purdue Northwest – International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) at Purdue Northwest

GET CONNECTED

Here are a few popular ways to interact with us.

HOST FAMILY FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM

Get connected with a local family — join a family for holidays, dinners and family events! We look forward to meeting you!

COMMUNITY BASED ENGLISH PROGRAMS

Practice English AND get to know local Americans!

WEEKLY BIBLE DISCUSSION GROUPS

Build meaningful friendships by meeting regularly with a small group of other international students and American volunteers to learn more about the Bible.

Conversation Partners

Meet with a local American to practice your English on Video Chat or in person.

International Friendships (IFI)

International Friendships, Inc (IFI) is a community organization that works in partnership with universities and Christian volunteers to promote friendship and hospitality for international students, scholars and family members. IFI also partners with internationals through on-campus student organizations.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

We put on big and small events throughout the year. Come make an American friend!

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WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

When I came to a unfamiliar country to go start my life in a totally different culture, my hosts, John and Cyndi, helped me to make the first step and made me feel like home. Airport pick-up and temporary housing are definitely helpful to me, but they gave me more than that, which let me have a strong faith in my future student life in America. They are really nice people!

Guanlong

Jennifer picked me up at the airport, and when I moved in to my new apartment, she helped me to move the mattress by a van. It helped me a lot. And now we are actually good friends since we can meet in IFI Bible Discussion and English Conversation Club. Thanks to IFI! Your work in helping the new international students is very impressive and kind. Thanks!

Sunita

Thank you for giving us the chance to enjoy the holiday with an American family. Jay picked us up and took us to his house. We had some delicious food and had a chat with each other. We will participate in this event again. We felt very good because we celebrated the holiday with a family who gave us a lot of love. It was really a great experience. Thank you!

Yaji

Make Real Friendships with Local Americans