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Honest tips and insights into thriving as an International student

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School’s Out for Summer: What to do
School’s Out for Summer: What to do
May 18, 2023
Do you ever catch yourself wishing for the end of the semester, only to have it come and you just move on to the next thing without even taking a moment to enjoy it? Play and rest are important parts of life, even though many of us don’t take much time for them. Today, I Read more…
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Things to do in the Spring
Things to do in the Spring
April 5, 2023
I enjoy spring because the seasons are not as distinct in Brazil as they are in the US. I’m amazed to see the transformation that takes place in the spring; it’s like nature is being reborn. The sun shines and the temperature rises, the trees start to release buds, plants bloom, the birds sing, and Read more…
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Student Reflection: If the Lord Had Not Been on Our Side
Student Reflection: If the Lord Had Not Been on Our Side
April 5, 2023
Recently, I shared in an IFI Bible discussion group that my husband and I got a larger apartment and that we were moving in a week. I said I was happy because there was still time to organize the baby’s room for his arrival. Our friend said, “God has been good to you. Since the Read more…
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Podcast Episodes

Check out our podcast The World at Home to hear real stories of International students finding community

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The World at Home S2. Ep 1: About Us

Have you ever wondered why we serve international students here at IFI? Or who the faces are behind the name, International Friendships Inc? For Season Two of our podcast, we thought we would share a little more about who we are! Let's not be strangers, watch this episode to learn a little more about us :)

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The World at Home Ep 5: Building Community

In this episode, we meet with Samuel, an international student from India, at his house in Cleveland, Ohio to talk about Community! Make yourself some chai and join us on the couch!

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The World at Home Ep 4: Facing Uncertainty

Episode 4 of The World at Home Podcast, features Bhavana, an international student from India, who opens up about the emotional ups and downs of pursuing education in a foreign country — especially when the future feels unclear. How do you face uncertainty???

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