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1 Sharing our family life with international students is a rewarding learning experience on both sides. We meet them as strangers, they soon become part of our family & remain lifelong friends. Terri & Ron Prange Learn about the World - For more information, contact: Right here in Mankato Alissa Morson, Programming and Retention Advisor | (507) 389-1224. 250 Centennial Student Union Being in the Friendship Minnesota State University, Mankato Kearney Center Family Program was a great for International Student Services experience. I learned a lot Facebook: @MSUF riendshipFamilies from my family about the culture in the United States and they also learned about life in my country. Sonia Zigre, Ivory Coast A member of the Minnesota State system and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling Kearney Center for International Student Services at 507-389-1281 (V), 800- 627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY).
2 Learn about the Our Mission and world Things to keep in Goals Minnesota State University, Mankato has over 1,100 international students representing more The Friendship Family Program (FFP) provides There are no financial obligations for than 90 countries. The FFP matches support and opportunities designed to assist FFP families. It is your choice, and NOT. international students with families like yours to international students during their adjustment an expectation, if you want to pay build relationships and enhance understanding period by connecting them with Friendship entrance fees or other costs for your of other cultures. Family volunteers in the community. student for activities you do together. This is not a host family program. You A FFP Family commits to connecting with the Program goals include: are at no time expected to let students international student they are paired with stay overnight in your home.
3 Throughout the semester. This could range as Allow international students to develop off- If your student has an issue that you are often as once a week, once a month, to a couple campus friendships unsure how to deal with, KCISS staff are of times a semester. Often times, semester- Experience the "American way of life" within always available to assist. long connections turn into lifelong friendships. homes, families & the community If you prefer to be matched with a Share cultures and traditions between family student of a certain gender, religion, etc., To find out more, answer your questions or and students you will be able to indicate any apply to be a family, go to Develop lifelong relationships across the globe preferences on the application.
