Patricia F. Hilkert - Northwestern University

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INTERNATIONAL OFFICE 5TH ANNUAL “HOST AN INTERNATIONAL” FOR THANKSGIVING SUCCESS STORY
This past Fall Quarter, the International Office celebrated their 5 th annual “Host an International for Thanksgiving,” with a tremendous turn out of local hosts, and NU international student participants. The International Office (IO) staff were able to match 101 Student and their guests with the help and support of 26 local host families from Evanston and the surrounding areas. We were able to successfully match every student who signed up with a local host family for this memorable experience. We were never expecting such great support from all over Northwestern and the local community. After matching every student with their respective hosts, the IO staff asked any willing participants and hosts to send the office any photos or feedback. A follow up survey had also been sent out to all international student participants and hosts. The IO received feedback from the host families stating, “Our two young ladies from China could not have been more kind, understanding and warm with our family. We all enjoyed each other’s company, especially the diversity within my family alone.” And other great feedback from a family stating, “We had the most wonderful group of students. All so bright and friendly and willing to give Trivial Pursuit a go! My young adult children truly enjoyed the chance to spend time with peers from around the globe. My husband and I are grateful for the lovely notes and gifts from our guests as well. A great night together!” The Northwestern International Student participants also gave raving reviews of their experience: “The host family was extraordinarily friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing as well. The host family also invited family friends over who were equally warm and great to get to know.” Without the support of the local community, the City of Evanston, and numerous Northwestern University Listservs helping us advertise for Thanksgiving hosts, we would not have had such a fantastic 5 th anniversary of “Host an International for Thanksgiving.” Currently, the IO staff are gearing up for another great year of programming for our international student, visitor, employee and family populations. If you are interested in getting involved with Northwestern University’s International population, please feel free to contact the IO Staff by emailing, intoff@northwestern.edu.
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