Have you ever...
...独自一人，远离家乡，希望有人能说说话? Wanted to know more about another country or culture? 想和另一个国家的人交朋友? 希望你能为促进不同文化之间的理解做点什么?
考虑通过国际友谊计划成为体育菠菜大平台国际学生的朋友!
2023年春季学生申请窗口已经关闭. 所有新生申请将于2023年5月22日开始接受考虑.
For Families: Who's It For?
What kinds of people make good international friends?
- 单身人士、夫妻、有孩子的人、退休人员、专业人士. Neither marital status nor age matter.
- 喜欢和别人相处，想和他们分享一点生活的人.
- 对拓展视野有兴趣的人.
How will I benefit?
- Friendship with an incredible young person, which can last a lifetime and lead to correspondence, travel and new horizons.
- Experience different cultures from around the world.
- 孩子们对他们在学校学习过的人或国家有第一手的了解.
For Families: What's my commitment?
What commitment do I make?
- The duration of the commitment is one year. 只要学生在城里，许多参与者就会和学生保持联系.
- 每个月和你的学生聚一到两次. 如果时间允许，而且你选择这样做，那么多聚一聚是合适的.
For Families: More FAQs
What should we do with students?
- Invite them to your home for meals, games and movies.
- Experience holiday traditions.
- Attend cultural and athletic events in town.
- Visit local historical places.
- Outdoor activities such as kayaking and biking.
- 邀请他们与你分享他们自己的食物、历史和文化.
How should I act?
- Be yourself! 说得慢一点，清晰一点，并解释你使用的俚语或习语.
- Involve children and grandchildren; it is often easier for the students to become more relaxed around children because of their openness and enthusiasm.
- 对学生的国家、家庭和风俗表现出兴趣.They will enjoy sharing with you.
我可以选择你分配给我的学生的国籍吗?
- 您可以在申请表上注明您的偏好，我们将尽最大努力尊重您的偏好.
所有的国际学生都参加这个项目吗?
- 不，国际学生和你一样选择申请参加.
- 学生们想要美国朋友，想要了解美国的家庭生活、文化和传统.
- 这个项目使他们能够与社区成员进行个人接触，否则他们无法接触到这些.
What kind of food should I serve?
- 询问学生是否有出于健康或宗教原因不能吃的食物.
- Chicken, vegetables and rice are common in most countries, while sweet foods may be unfamiliar to some students. 学生们急于尝试典型的美国菜.
What about religion?
- 国际学生来自不同的宗教背景. Many are not Christian.
- 关于彼此的宗教信仰和习俗的对话可以很有趣，也能提供信息.
- Students in the International Friendship Program may 如果他们愿意，可以和他们的科尔尼家人一起去教堂.
- Respect the student’s beliefs. 坚持不懈地努力使学生皈依你的宗教, 或者强迫他们参加宗教活动都是不可接受的.
What should I do if I have other questions?
- 国际友谊计划的协调人将全年与你保持联系. Feel free to ask questions of the coordinator!
For Students: Who's it for?
What type of student is this program for?
该项目面向所有就读体育菠菜大平台的国际学生. Whether you are an English Language Institute student, a one semester study abroad, or in your final year of your studies, 国际友谊项目是一个很好的机会. 你将能够与当地的主持人见面，体验内布拉斯加州的生活. 这让你有机会在轻松的环境中练习英语, build friendships, and make connections in the community. 这也是一个和朋友一起申请的好项目! 我们的许多东道主会同时接待多名学生. 每个学生都需要填写申请表, 然后在你的申请表上提到你想和谁一起住的学生.
For Students: What's My Commitment?
What will my time commitment be?
The time commitment is one year. 在那一年里，你将被要求平均每月与你的主人见面1- 2次. 你也被要求与你的主人沟通并安排见面时间，如果你不能见面，提前让他们知道. We also want you to invite your hosts to 体育菠菜大平台! 如果校园里有活动，欢迎你的主人加入你!
For Students: More FAQs
More FAQs
- This program is not set up for any money exchange. You do not pay any money, and you do not get paid.
- 主人自愿奉献他们的时间，可能会在他们家里为你做饭. This is their gift to you.
- Many of our hosts love to learn about other cultures. 请随时与主人分享你的传统、经验和才能! They want to learn more about you!
- 如果你对科尔尼周围的活动或地方有任何想法, ask your host about it.
- If something isn't working out, contact Dr. Chance Bell iss@pronewport.com. 如果有问题，机会可以提供帮助，并且可以回答问题.
About IFP
国际友谊项目将国际学生与科尔尼地区的家庭或个人联系起来，以进行交流, cultural sharing and enjoying activities together. 它让学生有机会认识和享受当地社区成员的友谊，并在家庭环境中体验美国文化和习俗, 这能帮助他们更快地理解这些事情. 它还为学生提供了分享他们的国家和文化以及练习英语语言技能的机会.
If you are ready to get started, please complete the host/student application form or contact Dr. Chance Bell.
Contact Us
Dr. Chance Bell
Program Coordinator
Email: iss@pronewport.com
Testimonials
“这是我在美国最重要的经历.S. 因为我学到了很多关于文化和英语的知识. 我的家人是最好的，他们总是让我有宾至如归的感觉."
