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Sign Up for the Cultural Friendship Program by Sept. 16

Event Date
Location
International Student Services (Room 210) in the Welcome Center
Wrists with international flags, people holding hands

Are you interested in making friends from all over the world without leaving the United States? Are you interested in learning about other cultures? The Cultural Friendship Program offered by the HFC International Students Services Office is a great opportunity! Sign up by Sunday, Sept. 16.

The CFP pairs international students at HFC with American students, faculty, and staff at HFC. After participants sign up, ISS staff will do their best to match pairs with similar interests, based on the information provided. The pairs meet for a semester for at least an hour each week at times that work best for their schedules. When meeting, the participants may share a conversation, play sports, have lunch, or anything they prefer to do. ISS staff will also arrange opportunities for pairs to meet, such as the opening social event (where pairs can meet for the first time).

The goal of the program is that not only will the participants broaden their worldview and improve intercultural communication skills, they will have the opportunity to develop quality friendships that could last for many years.

Benefits

The CFP gives you the opportunity to:
* Learn about another culture while teaching someone about yours
* Expand your network
* Increase intercultural communication skills
* Broaden your worldview

To participate in the CFP, please fill out the Cultural Friendship Program Application by Sunday, Sept. 16. For questions and/or more information, contact ISS at (313) 317-6842 or international@hfcc.edu.