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By having an American Friendship Partner you can have a deeper cultural experience with a native English speaker while you are in the United States.  As a participant in this program, you will be matched with an individual or family in the Columbus area with whom you can visit, enjoy an occasional meal, celebrate holidays, participate in community events, or just relax in conversation. This is an opportunity for you to experience American life in a non-university setting and to learn firsthand about culture in the United States. This is also a chance for you to share your culture. 

Once you have been matched with your U.S. friend(s), they should contact you promptly. Your friends should understand that your first priority is your academic career. However, to fully participate in this program, you must understand that it is a serious commitment and we ask that you consider this carefully before you apply.

(There is no cost for this program.) 

Sign up now to get your name on the list!

To sign up on-line, please click here for the online registration form, fill it out and submit it. Or you can call or write and provide the information from the form. If you have difficulty submitting the form or do not receive a response, please send an email to info@ifiusa.org .

IMPORTANT!  If you have not been matched with a partner in 3 months, you should write to volunteers@ifiusa.org and tell us you are still interested

Note: This program available to university students in the Columbus, OH area only. WE DO NOT OFFER EMAIL PARTNERSHIPS.

In the event that there are not enough American volunteers available, you will be notified and placed on a waiting list. We will match you as soon as we are able.

Friendship Partner Registration