Community Partners
International Friends program invites all of our campus community and Calhoun community members to get involved with the Office of the International House & Programs. JSU has a rich history of international students coming from all over the world. Currently, we have 40+ different countries represented on campus. JSU students deserve to experience the diverse culture and enhance their learning about differences and similarities among the diverse culture. Likewise, international students come to JSU not only to get a degree but to experience American culture and improve their English Language skills. Through this program, we attempt to provide students with the best possible experiences and memories.
International Friends program will enable the International House & Programs to work with faculties, staff at JSU, different church groups, or any other volunteers in the community who are willing to assist and establish a relationship with international students via a program such as a host family, transportation assistance, picnic, etc. Our office would be the point of contact and facilitate each party with the required information.
Some of the activities volunteers and students can sign up for are:
- Host Family (taking students out for shopping, meal or, providing homestay options)
- Airport transportation
- Family Picnic
- Movies
- Family Game night
- Dinner/Lunch
- Watch games/sports
- Trips
- Others