Office of Student Life

Leadership and Community Engagement

International Friendships

  • Title: Outstanding Student Organization Program

The mission of International Friendships is to provide friendship and hospitality for international students, scholars, and family members during their academic stay at The Ohio State University and in  the city of Columbus. Members aim to foster meaningful relationships among international and American students by hosting events that celebrate the diverse cultures represented on campus. In International Friendships, students might also find conversational English partners, monthly potluck dinners, and learning opportunities. In addition to their monthly fellowship meetings, they host a wide variety of events including Thanksgiving dinners and Lunar New Years parties. Overall, International Friendships works to spread Buckeye Spirit to its members and provide a welcoming environment to students from all over the world.