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American Culture and Stereotypes: Part 1
American Culture and Stereotypes: Part 1
February 23, 2023
For those who don’t know, a stereotype is a fixed and generalized belief about a particular group or class of people. Maybe you’ve seen a TV report or heard someone saying Americans are patriots, hard workers or workaholics, obsessed with fast food, fierce consumerists, etc. These are some examples of stereotypes that people in other Read more…
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Life Skills 101: Tips for International Students (from International Students)
Life Skills 101: Tips for International Students (from International Students)
February 22, 2023
Do you ever wish you had some tips for living in the United States prior to arriving or at the very start of your stay here? Personally, some tips from another international student would have saved me so much trouble and embarrassment! That’s why this post was created– to help you in your early days Read more…
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Welcome to the IFI Student Blog!
Welcome to the IFI Student Blog!
February 21, 2023
Hi everybody! My name is ✨ATLAS✨ & I’m your soon-to-be-favorite pet chameleon, coming onboard to help guide you through IFI’s Student Blog! 😁 Just like you, I have the ability to adapt and change with my surroundings. I know that navigating the challenges of studying in a foreign country and making it your home is 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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