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Nervous UO International Student From Asia Meets His FFIS Host Family
The young Asian university student steps off the Amtrak train as it arrives in Eugene, Oregon, a few days after he has arrived in the United States from halfway around the world. He’s still overcoming jetlag and he’s spent the last few hours sitting beside a stranger who mumbles to himself. He’s far from home… Read more
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Australian Homestay Student Keeps in Touch With His FFIS Host Family
The FFIS Homestay Program matches University of Oregon international students with local community volunteers for a short-term homestay when the student first arrives in Lane County. Volunteers open their hearts and home to young adults far from their home, helping them to get oriented and settled. The friendships built during that brief period often last well beyond when… Read more
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FFIS Conversation Friends Share Many Wonderful Experiences Together
The FFIS Conversation Friend Program matches local community volunteers with University of Oregon international students for fellowship and friendship. They meet in a public setting and share activities of mutual interest. FFIS Volunteer and Steering Committee member Jean McClain talks about her experience as a Conversation Friend: For our first meeting, Akari, my conversation friend… Read more
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FFIS Homestay Students Prepare A Meal For Their Host Family
FFIS volunteers have many wonderful experiences with the University of Oregon international students that they meet through the Short-term Homestay Program. Fast friendships are formed during the first few days the students stay with a host family after arriving in Lane County. The interactions usually continue well beyond when the student moves into an apartment… Read more
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Chinese Student Appreciates Having an FFIS Host Family
The FFIS Homestay Program matches University of Oregon international students with local community volunteers for a short-term homestay when the student first arrives in Lane County. Volunteers open their hearts and home to young adults far from their home, helping them to get oriented and settled. The friendships built during that brief period often last well… Read more
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Roger Ludeman – FFIS Volunteer and Steering Committee Member
A born and raised Midwesterner (South Dakota), Roger Ludeman has found that his life journey has taken him to over 60 countries. He attended college in his hometown and became a school music teacher. In 1965 he was selected to participate in a U.S. government sponsored program to study counseling and psychology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania… Read more
Friendship Foundation for International Students
Bridging cultures through international friendship
Friendship Foundation for International Students 