International Friendship Program 2020-2021 - Community Application

If you are a community member who would like to be paired with a current international EIU student, please complete this form. Friendships are generally matched on a semester or yearly basis, so we hope that you continue to volunteer in the future!

* Requirement: All community hosts must agree to a background check before they will be matched to an international student. If you or your spouse are NOT currently employed by EIU, please let me know and I will send you the Background Check form. Current EIU employees do not need an additional background check. *

Note that students will not live with their host families. However, if you are comfortable inviting your student(s) into your home, you are certainly able to do so. Additionally, there is no financial obligation on your part to the student or to EIU.

Please also respect social distancing with meeting your IFP students.

Thank you!

Today's Date Today's Date * / MM / DD YYYY
Please tell us about yourself and your spouse or partner, if applicable.

Your Name Please tell us about yourself and your spouse or partner, if applicable.

Your Name * First Last
Your Gender *

Your Gender Male Female
Are you a current EIU employee? *

Are you a current EIU employee? Yes No
Name of Spouse or Partner Name of Spouse or Partner First Last
Their Gender

Their Gender Male Female
Are they a current EIU employee?

Are they a current EIU employee? Yes No
What is your Local Address? What is your Local Address? *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Phone Phone * - ### - ### ####
Email *
What is your occupation? *
If you have a spouse, partner, or children who live with you, please enter their information here. If none, indicate "none."
*
If you have pets who live with you, please enter their information here. If none, indicate "none." *
What hobbies and activities do you enjoy on campus and in Charleston? *
Please include any international travel or foreign languages that apply to you. If none, indicate "none." *
Do you smoke at home? *

Do you smoke at home? Yes No
Now, please tell us your preferences for being matched to an international student.

Are you currently still in contact with a previous IFP match? *
Would you be interested in being paired with more than one student? Often we have more students than community members sign up for this program. *

Would you be interested in being paired with more than one student? Often we have more students than community members sign up for this program. Yes No
Would you like to be paired with a student from a particular region or country? If so, please indicate those details. *
Would you accept a student who smokes? *

Would you accept a student who smokes? Yes No
Would you accept a student with medical or dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegetarianism, they do not eat beef, etc.)? Please note any additional information. *
Do you have a preference in the gender of your student(s)?

Do you have a preference in the gender of your student(s)? I prefer to be paired with a male student. I prefer to be paired with a female student. I don't have a preference.
What additional information would you like us to have? (Your own dietary considerations, religious affiliation, etc.)