IFI at Illinois Central – International Friendships, Inc (IFI) at Illinois Central College

GET CONNECTED

Here are a few popular ways to interact with us.

AIRPORT PICKUP & TEMPORARY HOUSING

Landing in Peoria soon? Sign up today to have a local volunteer pick you up from the airport (temporary housing also available). We look forward to meeting you!

ENGLISH CONVERSATION PARTNERS

Improve your English with the help of a native English speaker. We have American volunteers who are willing to meet with you for an average of one hour per week.

FRIENDSHIP PARTNERS

Meet monthly & become friends with an English-speaking partner. Participate in fun activities together, such as sharing a meal, touring the city, shopping, celebrating the holidays, and much more! This service is free.

International Friendships (IFI)

International Friendships, Inc (IFI) is a community organization that works in partnership with universities and Christian volunteers to promote friendship and hospitality for international students, scholars and family members. IFI also partners with internationals through on-campus student organizations.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

We put on big and small events throughout the year. Come make an American friend!

Movie and Pizza Night
- Fri, Jan 4, 2019
Ice Skating
- Fri, Jan 11, 2019
Wildlife Prairie Park
- Sun, Apr 7, 2019

See all upcoming events

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

International Friendships helped me a lot during my first year in America. Jim and Paula were always there to offer me a helping hand when I needed. When I was feeling Homesick they offered me their friendship and I started feeling like home again. The Supermarket rides, the Supper, the rides around the town were all important to make me feel safe, somehow, but In my opinion, the most important aspect about International Friendships is the fact that they made me feel welcomed. They offered me an incredible sense of home. I really feel like I have friends who I can trust and count on.

Vinicius

Jennifer picked me up at the airport, and when I moved in to my new apartment, she helped me to move the mattress by a van. It helped me a lot. And now we are actually good friends since we can meet in IFI Bible Discussion and English Conversation Club. Thanks to IFI! Your work in helping the new international students is very impressive and kind. Thanks!

Sunita

Thank you for giving us the chance to enjoy the holiday with an American family. Jay picked us up and took us to his house. We had some delicious food and had a chat with each other. We will participate in this event again. We felt very good because we celebrated the holiday with a family who gave us a lot of love. It was really a great experience. Thank you!

Yaji