Find American friends, learn about American culture, and share your own!
WHAT IS EXCHANGE PARTNERS?
Exchange Partners is a program offered through a student organization on campus, called A&M Christian Fellowship (AMCF), in partnership with Fellowship Church to connect international students with Americans. Our hope is that you will get the opportunity to gain a long-lasting friend and share about your family, friends, culture, spiritual beliefs, etc. with your American friend and that they would be able to share the same!
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT FOR EXCHANGE PARTNERS?
Your American partners hope to meet with you at least twice per month! You will have the opportunity to work with them to figure out times that best fit your schedule.
WHY SIGN UP?
This program is an opportunity for you to:
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Make friends,
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Share your culture,
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Learn more about American culture,
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Practice English in conversation with friends,
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Get a break from classes, projects and research.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SIGN UP?
There is no cost to sign up, no membership fees, it's totally free! Our intention is to provide a way for you to share your culture, experience ours, and have fun along the way!
WHAT ABOUT COVID-19?
Due to COVID-19, we are encouraging our volunteers and international students to stay safe by meeting over Zoom or any other social media platform. If both, you and your partners are willing to meet in person, please do keep all of the social distancing guidelines provided by the CDC, WHO and any applicable local mandates.
WHAT IF MY ENGLISH ISN'T PERFECT?
We would love to still get in touch with you. Don't rule yourself out before trying to contact us! There's a chance a volunteer might speak your native language, or understand you better than you expect. Let us give it a try!