Community Friend Application

International Friendship Program - NC State University

Name First Last
Please either enter "No preference" or choose between: Family, Couple, Male*, Female* If you have other preferences, please list them as well. *Please Note that single applicants will be matched with persons of the same sex. Matching is usually based on similar hobbies or interests. Please remember that over 2/3 of NC State international students/scholars are from Asia(primarily India, China, Korea) and very few are from Latin America, Europe, or Africa, so there is a high probability you will be matched with an Asian student/scholar. Remember that scholars are usually older and here for shorter times doing research.
Occupation

If student, include your major
Male/Female
Birth Date

Please enter your birth date in the format of mm-dd-yyyy
Home Address
Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal / Zip Code

Country
Religion (Optional)
Martial Status

Please enter if you are single, married, divorced, widowed, or other
Home Phone

Please enter in the the format of (###)###-####
Day/Work Phone

Please enter in the the format of (###)###-####
Email
Names of Household Members Living With You (Include ages of children)

Please separate each person in the list with a semi-colon
Will Household Members Participate With You In The Program?

Please enter Yes or No. If Yes, please enter who.
Why Are You Applying to Be An international Friend? What Are Your Motivations?
How Did You Hear About The International Friendship Program?
Please Write a Brief Description of Yourself and Your Family, Ages, What is Important to You, Pets, Etc.

This Will be used in making your friendship match. Please be specific. This section is of the biggest importance since it allows us to match you with suitable people. The more information you provide, the better.
Hobbies or Interests

Please list as many as possible and separate each with a comma
Community & Professional Affiliations

Church, religious/Civic groups, memberships, etc. Please separate each with a comma
International Interest, Experience and Background Including Languages Spoken (foreign language not necessary)

Please separate each item with a comma
Do You Smoke?

Please enter Yes or No
First Time in the Friendship Program?

Please enter Yes or No. If No, please enter previous dates of past participation.
How Many Students/Scholars Would You Be Willing to Befriend?

Please enter 1 or 2. 2 is often easier and is the most needed
Matching Preferences

Please choose: No preference or Family, "Couple, Male*, or Female* If you have other preferences, please list them. *Please note that single applicants will be matched with persons of the same sex. Matching is usually based on similar hobbies or interests. Please remember that over 2/3 of NC State international students/scholars are from Asia(primarily India, China, Korea) and very few are from Latin America, Europe, or Africa, so there is a high probability you will be matched with an Asian student/scholar. Remember that scholars are usually older and here form shorter times doing research.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Yes I want to become friends with someone through the International Friendship Program. I understand that this programs matches persons solely for the purpose of developing cross-cultural friendships. I will respect the culture, religion, beliefs, and customs of my international friend and will make no attempts to proselytize or recruit for religious or other groups. I understand that my responsibilities include attending an orientation session, contacting my international friend regularly via phone, email, etc., meeting with my international friend once a month throughout the school year, attending IFP social events, completeing an evaluation at the end of the year, and notifying the coordinator of any concerns, problems, etc. regarding the program or my international friend. Agree