If you’re interested in exploring a different culture and making a new international friend, come join Middlebury College’s Friends of International Students (FIS) host program. International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) is now recruiting hosts for the fall term and we invite all staff and faculty 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!

Wondering how to get involved?

ISSS will hold a series of information sessions about the program on Zoom throughout the summer. Every potential new host family is expected to attend one of these sessions so we can meet you and share important information about the program. If you’re an experienced host, you’re only required to submit a questionnaire but you are welcome to join us as your stories and insights are vital to friends who are new to FIS and trying to decide if they would be a good fit for the program.

 Join us for one of our June information sessions (more summer dates TBD):

• Monday, June 26, 12:30-1:30 pm
• Tuesday, June 27, 5:30-6:30 pm

Kindly register to attend a session via email at isss@middlebury.edu (subject line: FIS Host Program) or by phone at 802.443.5858. Once you have registered, we will send you the Zoom link for your session.

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.

If you decide to participate this fall, new & experienced hosts must submit a questionnaire by
September 1. You can find the questionnaire at: https://middlebury.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xBQfpcmsVQY6fI

When do I meet my student?
If you’re matched with a student, you will meet them either at our main matching event, planned for Saturday, September 30, 2023, during Fall Family Weekend, OR at an alternate match event (TBD) later in the fall.

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!

Are you interested in learning about another culture? Do you want to get to know and help a Middlebury College international student experience life in Vermont? If so, consider joining our Friends of International Students (FIS) host program at Middlebury!

ISSS is now recruiting hosts for students from the Classes of 2024-2026 for our matching event this winter. Our population of international students includes some U.S. students who have lived abroad as well as international exchange students. Please contact us if you are interested in hosting in the fall and spread the word in our local community.

Wondering how to get involved? To learn more about the program and meet with ISSS, every potential host family is expected to attend an informational session and submit a questionnaire before participating. This winter our meetings will be held via Zoom in January & February 2023. If you’re an experienced host, you’re welcome to join us as well to share your insight with newcomers. If you’d like to join us, please register to attend one of the following sessions:

• Tuesday, January 24, 2023 – 5:45-6:30 pm
• Thursday, January 26, 2023 – 12:30-1:15 pm
• Thursday, February 2, 2023 – 5:45-6:30 pm

You can register by emailing ISSS at isss@middlebury.edu (subject line: FIS Host Program) or calling us at 802.443.5858. Once you have registered, we will send you the Zoom link for your meeting.

*NOTE: Middlebury College policy requires all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines unless they have approved religious or medical exemptions. In accordance with CDC guidance, “up to date” means that the person is fully vaccinated and that they have received a booster dose when eligible. See details at https://www.middlebury.edu/office/covid-19-updates/covid-19-vaccination-policy.

You can 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. If you plan to participate, please submit our updated, online host questionnaire by February 1, 2023. You can find our questionnaire at: https://middlebury.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xBQfpcmsVQY6fI.

Please share this information with friends and family who do not work at the College. We invite all who are interested and live in the local area to become a part of this wonderful program!

We need new hosts!! ISSS is still recruiting hosts for our Friends of International Students (FIS) host program for students from the Classes of 2024-2026. Our population of international students includes some U.S. students who have lived abroad as well as international exchange students. Please contact us if you are interested in hosting in the fall and spread the word in our community.

International Student & Scholar Services will hold a series of Zoom information meetings about the program in August and September. We ask that new hosts attend a meeting so that we can meet them and share more information about the program. If you are an experienced host, you are welcome to join us as your stories and insights are vital to friends who are new to FIS and trying to decide if they would be a good fit for the program.

Join us for one of these upcoming Zoom information meetings:

• Wednesday, September 7, 12:30-1:30 pm
• Thursday, September 8, 7:15-8:15 pm

To register for a meeting, please email ISSS at isss@middlebury.edu (subject line: FIS Host Program) or call us at 802.443.5858. Once you have registered, we will send you the Zoom link for your meeting.

You can learn more about the FIS Host Program on our website at: http://www.middlebury.edu/international/isss/fis. If you plan to participate, please submit our updated, online host questionnaire by September 9, 2022. You can find our questionnaire at: https://middlebury.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xBQfpcmsVQY6fI.

Please share this information with friends and family who do not work at the College. We invite all who are interested to become a part of this wonderful program!

We look forward to hearing from you as well as your friends and family members!

ISSS is now recruiting hosts for our Friends of International Students (FIS) host program for students from the Classes of 2024-2026. Our population of international students includes some U.S. students who have lived abroad as well as international exchange students. Please contact us if you are interested in hosting in the fall and spread the word in our community.

International Student & Scholar Services will hold a series of Zoom information meetings about the program in August and September. We ask that new hosts attend a meeting so that we can meet them and share more information about the program. If you are an experienced host, you are welcome to join us as your stories and insights are vital to friends who are new to FIS and trying to decide if they would be a good fit for the program.

Join us for one of these Zoom information meetings:

• Wednesday, August 17, 5:15-6:15 pm
• Friday, August 19, 12:30-1:30 pm
• Wednesday, September 7, 12:30-1:30 pm
• Thursday, September 8, 7:15-8:15 pm

To register for a meeting, please email ISSS at isss@middlebury.edu (subject line: FIS Host Program) or call us at 802.443.5858. Once you have registered, we will send you the Zoom link for your meeting.

You can learn more about the FIS Host Program on our website at: http://www.middlebury.edu/international/isss/fis .

Please share this information with friends and family who do not work at the College. We invite all who are interested to become a part of this wonderful program!

We look forward to hearing from you as well as your friends and family members!

Join us to see our talented students present an event that showcases a variety of performances from around the world.

“Shop” for free at the AFC! You’ll find some great items to add to your winter wardrobe. We hope to see you there!

Do you have winter clothing that you or your family members no longer need and would like to donate? Great! Please donate to our Winter Clothing Drive which benefits Midd students who need “a little extra warmth for the cold Vermont winter.” From October 4-15, you can drop off your gently used and laundered winter jackets/coats, sweaters, ski/snow pants, hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, and warm boots to the following locations: Service Building, Carr Hall, McCullough, Virtue, FIC Gear Room, Proctor Dining, Ross Dining and Battell Center.

The Friends
of International Students (FIS) host program recruiting and matching process
for the recently admitted Class of 2023 continues! The Class of 2023 will
include more than 75 international students, including some U.S. students who
have lived abroad and international exchange students. Please contact us if you
are interested in hosting in the fall and spread the word in our community.

International Student
& Scholar Services will hold a series of information meetings about the
program throughout the summer on the 2nd floor of the Service
Building. We ask that new hosts attend a meeting so that we can meet them and
share more information about the program. If you are an experienced host, you
are welcome to join us as your stories and
insights are vital to friends who are new to FIS and trying to decide if they
would be a good fit for the program.

Join us for one
of our host information meetings of the season:

• Friday, July 12: 12:15-1:15 pm
• Monday July 22: 5:30-6:30 pm
• Wednesday, July 24: 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, August 6:  12:15-1:15 pm
  
• Friday, August 16: 12:15-1:15 pm
• Monday, August 19: 12:15-1:15 AND
  5:30-6:30 pm
• Thursday, Sept. 5: 5:30-6:30 pm

To register for a meeting, please email ISSS at isss@middlebury.edu (subject line: FIS Host Program) or call us at 802.443.5858. Feel
free to bring your lunch if you attend an afternoon meeting.

You can learn more about
the FIS Host Program on our website at: http://www.middlebury.edu/international/isss/fis .

Please share this information with friends and family who do not work
at the College.

We invite all who are interested to become a
part of this wonderful program!

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Friends of International Students (FIS) host program recruiting and matching process for the recently admitted Class of 2022 continues! The Class of 2022 will include more than 70 international students, including some U.S. students who have lived abroad and international exchange students. Please contact us if you are interested in hosting in the fall and spread the word in our community.

International Student & Scholar Services will hold a series of information meetings about the program throughout the summer on the 2nd floor of the Service Building. We ask that new hosts attend a meeting so that we can meet them and share more information about the program. If you are an experienced host, you are welcome to join us as your stories and insights are vital to friends who are new to FIS and trying to decide if they would be a good fit for the program.

Join us for our last host information meeting of the season:

• Thursday, September 6, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

To register for this meeting, please email ISSS at isss@middlebury.edu (subject line: FIS Host Program) or call us at 802.443.5858.

You can learn more about the FIS Host Program on our website at: http://www.middlebury.edu/international/isss/fis .

Please share this information with friends and family who do not work at the College.

We invite all who are interested to become a part of this wonderful program!

We look forward to hearing from you!