International Friendship Program 2020-2021 - Student Application

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

Please note that students will not live with their host families. However, if you are comfortable visiting your host family's home, you may certainly do so. Additionally, there is no financial obligation on your part to your family or to EIU.

Please also respect social distancing with meeting your IFP match.

Thank you!

Today's Date Today's Date * / MM / DD YYYY
Please tell us about yourself.

Name Please tell us about yourself.

Name * First Last
E Number *
Gender *

Gender Male Female
I am from: *
Local Campus/Charleston Address Local Campus/Charleston Address *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Phone Phone * - ### - ### ####
EIU Email *
Study Level *

Study Level Undergraduate Graduate
Major *
If you have a spouse, partner, or children who are in Charleston with you, please enter their information here. If they are living away from you, please let us know that as well. If none, indicate "none." *
Many American families have pets who live with them in the house. Would you feel comfortable being paired with a family who has dogs, cats, or other animals inside? *
What activities do you enjoy on campus and in Charleston? What hobbies do you have in your home country? *
What language(s) do you speak other than English? If none, indicate "none." *
Do you smoke? *

Do you smoke? Yes No
Now, please tell us your preferences for being matched to a community member.

Would you accept being paired with a community member who smokes? *

Now, please tell us your preferences for being matched to a community member.

Would you accept being paired with a community member who smokes? Yes No
Would you be interested in sharing your host family with another current international EIU student? If so, who? Often we have more students than community members sign up for this program. Please note that some families may prefer to be matched with only one student at a time. *
Do you have any medical or dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegetarianism, you do not eat pork, etc.)? Please note any additional information. If none, indicate "none." *
What additional information would you like us to have?