Communication Partners

Various cultures. Diverse Views.
One Language of Friendship.

All international and American students, as well as St. Thomas faculty and staff members are invited to join the CultureLink Partners program. If you want to share your experience, learn about American and international cultures or just want to meet people from all over the world, join the CultureLink!

Why join the CultureLink Partners program?

Build international friendships
Practice your language skills
Get global experience at your free time
Meet new people from St. Thomas
Experience American and international cultures
Share your traditions
Learn about life at St. Thomas and the Twin Cities

It is easy to be a CultureLink partner:

Fill-out the application form, and the OISS staff will match you with a suitable partner;
Receive information about your partner from OISS;
Write an introductory letter to your partner and arrange the first meeting;
Meet with your partner at least once a month and keep in contact with him/her throughout the year;
Attend the CultureLink events;
Have fun and get a unique international experience!

CultureLink Experience

I really feel lucky to find a friend like Katrina trough the CultureLink program. Until now we have shared many good moments, food of our nation and many many other things. It's just a great incidence and a wonderful experience to find a friend who is from the same school of thought as I am. I am thankful to the CultureLink program and University of St. Thomas who help new students to find new friends in a new country.

- Shamaila Rehman, Graduate Student, Pakistan

Participating in the CultureLInk program has been an exciting experience for me. I have been given a first class ticket to travel the globe. My CultureLink partners have shared their language, culture and passion to learn. This has been a very memorable experience as I have broadened my horizons and made lifelong friendships.

- Artika Tyner, Law Faculty, Minnesota