15 Fun & Frugal Ways to Spend Time with Your International Friends
Have you felt stuck in your ministry to international students due to the lack of resources and/or ideas? Our friend and IFI staff member in Muskingum, Katie Pozzuoli, shared this fun article with us to help our trusty volunteer community. Continue reading for some inspiration! At Muskingum University, the bread and butter of our ministry […]
Understanding Visas: How to Support International Students Beyond Paperwork
Disclaimer: This is intended solely as an informational guide to help you and international students navigate conversations regarding visas. This should not be taken as professional legal advice. If you are asked for advice from a student, please refer them to professional help. Additionally, IFI does not provide legal services to students. Staff shall not […]
Helping International Students Navigate Halloween
Every October, international students encounter one of the most visually striking and sometimes confusing cultural celebrations in the States: Halloween. Pumpkins appear on doorsteps, skeletons hang in windows, and people of all ages dress up as everything from superheroes to zombies. For many students, this season raises a lot of questions: “Why do Americans celebrate […]
How to Teach International Students to Drive
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Cultural Humility (pt. 2)
Cultural Humility In Personal Interactions & Spiritual Conversations Last post, we learned about cultural humility – what it is and how to develop it through the cultural humility wheel. This month, we want to give you some practical tips on how to make use of cultural humility in your personal interactions and in spiritual conversations. […]
Cultural Humility (pt. 1)
IFI works directly with internationals, whether they’re staff or students. We deal with people from different cultures daily, sometimes facing tricky situations we’re unsure of how to handle. These could be related to language barriers, cultural barriers, or even spiritual barriers in regard to sharing our faith. Before moving on to the topic of cultural […]
8 Values of Working On a Multicultural Team
So many cultures exist worldwide– but what happens when you put them to work altogether? ?? Get to know from our wonderful IFI staff the values of being a part of a multicultural team, plus some obstacles to be aware of! And FYI– this isn’t just for people who work in multicultural spaces, as it’s […]
Visiting Students on Their Own Turf
Raise your hand if you like traveling! ? We wrote two articles in March about the benefits of traveling with students, as well as some tips for when you do travel with them. This article’s a little different, a reversal of sorts. Taking students on trips within the United States is great, as we’ve learned, […]
How to Plan a Trip with International Students
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5 Benefits of Traveling with International Students (+Tips!)
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