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Program Goals:

• Make St. Thomas community a home away from home for international students
• Provide cultural experience for community members
• Create cross-cultural exchange among our International students and the St. Thomas community

Serves:

• International students and UST community members (non- students)

Program Description:

Program Description for Families‌

Program Description for Students

Program Application Forms:

We are now accepting applications for the fall 2013 semester!

Family Application

International Student Application

CultureLink Experience

"The Friendship Family Program is one of the most unforgettable memories of my experience at St. Thomas. The program helped me integrate myself into a larger community than just being on campus. While being thousand miles away from my family at home, I had a family in Minnesota that was always there for me. Thank you very much for giving international students such an unforgettable experience."
- Gulbahar Abdurasulova, Undergraduate Student, Turkmenista

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

- Artika Tyner, Law Faculty, Minnesota