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Meet Carole Kindle*: English Conversation Partner
Meet Carole Kindle*: English Conversation Partner
March 1, 2016
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7 Baby Steps to Show Internationals Hospitality
7 Baby Steps to Show Internationals Hospitality
January 27, 2016
When I went to pick up Salha for an event, she welcomed me warmly at her door, invited me in, and said, “Please sit down.” (“Does this mean she’s not ready to go?” I wondered. I had texted her that I was on my way.) Later, I realized that she was not ready to go on purpose! To Salha, leaving with me right after I entered her home would be most unwelcoming. She presented me with a glass of juice on a small plate. Her husband introduced himself, and a pleasant 10-minute conversation followed. The message was clear: “We are honored to have you in our home.”
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Meet Kristin: English Conversation Partner
Meet Kristin: English Conversation Partner
December 29, 2015
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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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