Activities for Internationals in the Ann Arbor - Ypsilanti Area.
Many opportunities are listed below for fun and friendship building. But if you need housing, a ride from the airport, a friend to teach you how to cook, or some other concern, please contact the service coordinator by email or if immediately urgent by phone or text at (517) 902-2771.
Virtual Job Interviews
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We will host practice job interviews on line on Zoom Friday evenings at 6:00 to help internationals get familiar with the questions asked in job interviews. Email us at ifrienda2@gmail.com to let us know you are coming, and/or sign up on our Activities Form here,
and join us on Zoom at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/934840162?pwd=QkNNOFBDZE16aGFMYWZCUXdtaXl1Zz09 Pass Code: @VoTsdn6a |
Virtual TOEFL Practice
We will host TOEFL practice on line on Zoom Friday evenings beginning August 21 at 6:00 to help internationals get familiar with the questions asked in job interviews. Sign up on our Activities Form HERE,
and join us on Zoom at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/934840162?pwd=QkNNOFBDZE16aGFMYWZCUXdtaXl1Zz09
Pass Code: @VoTsdn6a
and join us on Zoom at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/934840162?pwd=QkNNOFBDZE16aGFMYWZCUXdtaXl1Zz09
Pass Code: @VoTsdn6a
Bible Studies & Bible Tutors
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We have a Group Bible Study every Friday night at 7:30 pm on Zoom that you can join and be added to our email list. Other connected groups also have 1-on-1 Bible Tutors and Group Bible studies available for anyone who wants to learn more about the Bible, God, Jesus, and/or Christians and our beliefs.
Sign up on our Activities Form HERE, and join us on Zoom at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/934840162?pwd=QkNNOFBDZE16aGFMYWZCUXdtaXl1Zz09 Pass Code: @VoTsdn6a |
Apple Picking, Pumpkins, and Cider - Visit Local Orchards Together
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9/26/20 - On Saturday, September 26, we are going to an orchard north of Ann Arbor where you can enjoy apple picking, homemade donuts, and cider (12:30-5:00 from Pierpont). Email us at ifriendsA2@gmail.com to come.
10/17/20 - On Saturday, October 17, we are going to another orchard southwest of Ann Arbor for pumpkins and for a bonfire together (12:30-5:30 from Pierpont). (There will also be apple picking there.) Email us at ifriendsA2@gmail.com to come. * To participate in any activities, make sure you have read the liability waiver and agreed to it on the "Sign Up" tab of this web site by completing the "Sign Up for Activities" there. |
2020 Thanksgiving Banquet and the 2021 spring time EASTER Banquet Every year, usually a week or two before the Thanksgiving Holiday, we typically have a traditional Thanksgiving meal for all internationals (undergrads, grads, researchers, staff). We also have some traditional Easter foods 1-3 weeks before Easter, where we talk about what Easter means. Sign up for fun activities, and more info will be sent to you a few weeks before the event takes place.
Shopping Helpers
We have helpers ready to take you shopping at your convenience. Do you need a desk, lamp, dishes, bed or food? Do you just want a tour of town with an American friend? Sign Up for this FREE shopping help and you will get your task done and meet a new friend at the same time. We are starting a used furniture give away program, sign up for a shopping helper and you will received more info on this as well.
American Culture for Adults
Learn about American customs, values, celebrations and other features of American culture in an interactive learning and discussion group led by an American citizen. Compare American practices and attitudes with your culture and other cultures. The goal is to provide cross-cultural knowledge.
Conversational English Tutoring
A schedule is currently being planned for English tutoring sessions. For fall 2020, these will likely take place on line
with a tutor for English conversational help. FREE. Sponsored by International Students, Inc and the AACRC. Sign up here.
with a tutor for English conversational help. FREE. Sponsored by International Students, Inc and the AACRC. Sign up here.
English Class for Children
In the past, we have also had English learning designed for children ages 5 through 12 together with our American Culture or Conversational English Classes above. These include fun activities, such as games, singing, and other child-oriented English experiences. Sign up here. Note: at least one parent must be enrolled in either the Adult English Class or Culture class. We are looking into possibilities for fall 2020.
Ann Arbor Coffee Break
An opportunity for international women (scholars, students, spouses) to meet American women in a comfortable friendship setting every Tuesday morning or afternoon. Child care is provided so bring your children! In addition to informal talking with other women there will be a chance to learn about Christianity through an easy English discussion of the Bible in small groups. See their website here. Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church. One time $25 supplies fee.
An opportunity for international women (scholars, students, spouses) to meet American women in a comfortable friendship setting every Tuesday morning or afternoon. Child care is provided so bring your children! In addition to informal talking with other women there will be a chance to learn about Christianity through an easy English discussion of the Bible in small groups. See their website here. Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church. One time $25 supplies fee.
Pizza Parties, August and September, sign up for them under fun activities.
Off-Campus Move-In Help & Picnic
We are still verifying whether wee will be able to have this year's 2020 Willowtree Apartment Move-in help and picnic day together with free shopping helpers and possibly a free picnic.
We are still verifying whether wee will be able to have this year's 2020 Willowtree Apartment Move-in help and picnic day together with free shopping helpers and possibly a free picnic.
Women's in person mini-gatherings - Heather Murray with International Friendships
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Heather is offering small group activities for 2-3 women at a time. Art activities, conversation practice, mall walking and easy English Bible study. Find more information at michigan.ifiusa.org.
Welcome Party
Our fall Welcome Parties are finished for 2020, but they will be back next year. We will enjoy American picnic food (hot dogs and vegetarian), boat rides, mountain biking, American football, sand volleyball, traditional American picnic games, etc. -- and we'll meet new American and international friends. Sign up for similar activities here.