International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) is now recruiting hosts for our Friends of International Students (FIS) host program this spring. We invite all staff and faculty, as well as any of their interested family and friends, to experience this wonderful opportunity!
Established in September 2001, the FIS host program (a friendship program) has successfully matched over 800 students with local hosts. Our population of international students includes some U.S. students who have lived abroad as well as international exchange students. Don’t worry, your international student won’t live with you but rather, you’ll have the opportunity to host them on visits to your home or trips around the local area. This is a great chance to bond over shared interests, learn a new language, or even cook together. The possibilities are endless!
Learn more about the FIS Host Program on our website at: https://www.middlebury.edu/office/international-student-and-scholar-services/students/friends-international-students-program.
Please email us at isss@middlebury.edu to let us know that you’re interested and we’ll put you on our list. If you are new to the program, we’ll arrange for you to attend an upcoming host information session so you can learn more before participating.
When do I meet my student?
If you’re matched with a student, you will meet them at our FIS matching event during the spring term (date TBD).
Feel free to share this information with friends and family who do not work at the College, we’re always eager to have new hosts.
We look forward to hearing from you!