BECOME A FRIENDSHIP PARTNER
The world has come to the United States and to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). It is said that 70% of the international students who study in the U.S. never get invited to an American home. You can help lower that number by becoming a friendship partner. Being a friendship partner to an international student or scholar represents a unique opportunity to reach out to the world by inviting the world to your doorstep. International students are anxious to get to know Americans, and it is a great way for you and your family to learn about other countries, cultures and peoples. International students and scholars possess decent English skills, so communicating with them can be fun and easy.
If you have never been a friendship partner before, you must attend a Briarwood Friendship Partner orientation, since we are working with the International Outreach ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. The orientation dates for the upcoming UAB Spring semester are December 14 on ZOOM and January 5 at Briarwood. You do not have to attend an orientation if you have previously attended one. Also, everyone must fill out a new application. Applications should be submitted no later than December 31.
If you have questions and/or want an application, please contact AVPC Outreach team member, Tom Hinke at thhinke@gmail.com.
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