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International Friends and Family Program - Student
The Friends and Family Program provides opportunities to establish connections near and far by pairing international students with community members, SVSU staff, or SVSU peers.
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1.
First and Last Name
(Required.)
2.
What is your address?
3.
What is your phone number?
4.
What is your email address?
5.
What social media do you have that can be used to connect with your American Friend/ Family?
WhatsApp
Messenger (Facebook)
Instagram
iMessage
GroupMe
None of the above
Other (please specify)
6.
Would you prefer to meet with a family/ friend that has children?
Yes
No
No preference
7.
Do you like pets?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
8.
Please mark the top 4-5 activities that you enjoy.
Biking
Fishing
Movies
Theater/Acting
Musical Activities
Hiking
Playing sports
Watching sports
Technology
Reading
Cooking
Hunting
Camping
Gardening
Traveling
Shopping
Playing board games
Video games
Volunteering
Other (please specify)
9.
What are you hoping to gain from this connection?
A social friend
Networking opportunities
Knowledge about the local area and campus
New experiences
Other (please specify)
10.
Is there anything else you would like to share that will help us match you with a compatible friend or family?
11.
Any additional involvements (religious groups, organizations, clubs, etc.)
12.
How often would you like to meet with your American friend/ Family?
Weekly
Bi-weekly
Monthly
Other (please specify)
13.
Do you smoke ?
Yes
No
14.
Any other preferences, concerns, or questions? Please feel free to comment below!