IFI at the University of Michigan – IFI at the University of Michigan

Some ways IFI has helped

We are currently under transition in Ann Arbor, but check out a few ways we have helped

Help from a Host Family

Want to experience what it’s like in an American home? Enjoy a host family’s hospitality for meals, games, or when you need some “home” time.

Conversation Club

Connect with a partner that can help you improve at English.

Field Trips

Experience a unique trip in America! Field trips include going somewhere for a day, sledding, and visiting a cider mill.

Food Store Trips

Do you need groceries? Don’t know where to go to find a store that sells your favorite food? We can help!

International Friendships (IFI)

International students often struggle with culture shock, stress, and loneliness when leaving their homes to study in the US. International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a national organization partnering with local churches, universities, and volunteers to provide life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students. We work strategically to make the world feel at home and extend God’s love globally — right where we are.

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WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

When I came to a unfamiliar country to go start my life in a totally different culture, my hosts, John and Cyndi, helped me to make the first step and made me feel like home. Airport pick-up and temporary housing are definitely helpful to me, but they gave me more than that, which let me have a strong faith in my future student life in America. They are really nice people!

Guanlong

Jennifer picked me up at the airport, and when I moved in to my new apartment, she helped me to move the mattress by a van. It helped me a lot. And now we are actually good friends since we can meet in IFI Bible Discussion and English Conversation Club. Thanks to IFI! Your work in helping the new international students is very impressive and kind. Thanks!

Sunita

Thank you for giving us the chance to enjoy the holiday with an American family. Jay picked us up and took us to his house. We had some delicious food and had a chat with each other. We will participate in this event again. We felt very good because we celebrated the holiday with a family who gave us a lot of love. It was really a great experience. Thank you!

Yaji