First Friends
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ISSS recruiting community members to join ‘First Friends’ program for international students
International Student and Scholar Services is seeking members of the Vanderbilt and greater Nashville communities for the First Friends program, which matches new international students with a local to help welcome them and ease their transition into American culture. Read MoreJul 1, 2024
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Applications open for First Friends program through Aug. 11
First Friends facilitates cross-cultural exchange through friendship, connecting Vanderbilt University international students with Americans on and off campus. An annual program coordinated by International Students & Scholar Services, international students join First Friends to immerse themselves in American life and culture. Read MoreJun 20, 2023
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Be a First Friend to an international student
International Student and Scholar Services is recruiting hosts for the First Friends program. Hosts are matched with incoming international students and connect with them throughout the student’s first year. Read MoreJul 7, 2022
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Apply to join the First Friends program
Join Vanderbilt's International Student and Scholar Services in welcoming Vanderbilt's newest international students this fall by becoming a First Friend. Read MoreSep 13, 2019
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Apply to be a First Friend to an international student; deadline is Sept. 8
Each fall Vanderbilt welcomes students from around the world to our campus and community. To help these students feel welcome and to ease the transition to American culture, International Student and Scholar Services offers the First Friends program. Read MoreAug 30, 2017
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Become a First Friend and explore different world cultures
This fall, 454 international students representing 55 countries, from Armenia to Zambia, will arrive in Nashville to study at Vanderbilt. To help these students feel welcome and to ease the transition to American culture, International Student and Scholar Services offers a way for them to connect with the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities through the First Friends program. Read MoreAug 3, 2016
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Be a First Friend to an international student
This year, 450 international students from 55 countries—Armenia to Zambia—will arrive in Nashville to study at Vanderbilt. To help these students feel welcome and to ease the transition to American life, International Student and Scholar Services offers a way for them to connect with the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities through the First Friends program. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Become a First Friend and promote cultural exchange
(iStockphoto) Join International Student and Scholar Services in welcoming new Vanderbilt international students this fall by becoming a First Friend. First Friends fill out an application and are matched with an incoming international student based on their common interests. Matches will meet for the first time at… Read MoreJul 2, 2014
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‘First Friends’ needed for international students
The office of International Student & Scholar Services seeks individuals to help new International students adjust to campus life and American culture. Read MoreJun 13, 2014
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Be a First Friend to an international student
(photo courtesy of ISSS) Each fall, Vanderbilt welcomes students from around the world to our campus and community. This year, 450 new international students from 112 countries, from Armenia to Zambia, arrived in Nashville to study at Vanderbilt. Many of these students have never been to the United States or may not… Read MoreSep 10, 2013
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Be a ‘First Friend’ and explore the cultures of the world
First Friends connects Vanderbilt's international students with Americans for friendship and cross-cultural exchange. Read MoreJul 19, 2013
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Be a ‘first friend’ to an international student
(image courtesy of ISSS/Vanderbilt) Each fall, Vanderbilt welcomes students from around the world to our campus and community. This year, 360 international students from 55 countries – Armenia to Zambia – will arrive in Nashville to study at Vanderbilt. Many of these students have never been to the United States… Read MoreAug 15, 2012
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Become a First Friend and explore other cultures
(iStockphoto) Each fall, Vanderbilt welcomes students from around the world to our campus and community. This year, 360 international students from 55 countries – Armenia to Zambia – will arrive in Nashville to study at Vanderbilt. Many of these students have never been to the United States or may not… Read MoreJul 16, 2012