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Programs for Students
Thanksgiving Hospitality(November 26, 2009)
International Students:Would you like to experience Thanksgiving dinner with a Madison-area family? Many MFIS members and friends invite students and their families to join them for this traditional American holiday. It’s always held on the 4th Thursday in November; in 2009, that date is November 26. To sign up, email the MFIS office at mfis@odos.wisc.edu. (Deadline to sign up is November 20, 2009.)
Madison Residents: Are you interested in hosting a student for Thanksgiving? Contact the MFIS office for more information or to sign up for this opportunity.
Temporary Home Stay
New International Students: Would you like to spend 2 or 3 nights with a Madison family when you arrive? MFIS volunteer hosts meet new students at the airport or bus and help them learn a bit about the city before they move into their permanent housing. There is no cost to arriving students for the program, and host families are volunteers who do not receive any money for opening their homes to students. Click here for application information.
Madison Residents: Are you interested in hosting international students when they arrive? MFIS offers new students housing for up to 3 nights to help them get acquainted with the city. For more information contact the MFIS office at mfis@odos.wisc.edu
Furniture Loan
Does your apartment need a bed, chairs, table, or ...? Is your apartment empty? Take advantage of the MFIS Furniture Loan to find inexpensive furnishings. Open from 11:00 - 12:00 AM during the first Saturday of most months, or by appointment. For more information click on Furniture Loan.
International English Classes
Scholars, academic staff, and their wives/husbands are invited to study English in our program, "Learn English Among Friends." Registration for first semester is on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, from 9-11 a.m. Please click here for more information.
Current Volunteer Needs
If you are interested in volunteering please contact MFIS
- Temporary Hosts and additional Host Coordinators Needed
Madison Residents: Are you interested in hosting international students when they arrive? MFIS offers new students housing for up to 3 nights to help them get acquainted with the city and community. MFIS is also seeking an additional Temporary Host coordinator to assist placing students. For more information on Temporary Hosting, contact the MFIS office at mfis@odos.wisc.edu For more information on becoming a Temporary Host Coordinator, please click here. - Conversation Partners Needed
The English Conversation Partner Program is a very flexible program. The international students who sign up for this program want to get to know an American and speak English on a friendly, social basis. It is not tutoring. You will be matched up with an international student and then you decide together how often, where and what you would like to do, such as go for a cup of coffee, a walk or whatever. The commitment is for one academic year, the fall and spring semesters. If you are interested, please email MFIS and provide your name, address, telephone number and e-mail. Thank you! - Thanksgiving Hospitality
MFIS is looking for families who would like to invite international students to their homes for Thanksgiving celebration. It is a wonderful opportunity to share Thanksgiving traditions and food with people from around the world. The warmth and friendship shared will never be forgotten. To sign up, please call MFIS at 263-4010 or e-mail mfis@odos.wisc.edu - Wanted: Photos of MFIS
Do you have photos to share of MFIS volunteers or international students taking advantage of one of the many opportunities offered through MFIS? If so, we would love a copy for our records and/or promotional use. Please email scanned or digital photographs to mfis.photos@gmail.com with information about the people, event, and date, if known. Many thanks!
Madison Friends