2019 Fall Friendship Partner Application

Friendship Partner Program

A Friendship Partner is an American family or individual who offers to share their life as a genuine friend. These volunteers help answer questions about American life, share meals and holidays, help with English practice, help with practical needs, and share cultural and social events. They will invite you to get together with them at a time that is convenient for both or you. They will provide opportunities to meet other Americans, visit their home, and go to special events and holiday celebrations. Please note: this is NOT the form you use for airport pickup, temporary homestay, and apartment finding help. This form is ONLY for requesting a friendship partner.
Friendship Partner Application
Name: Last/Family *
Name: First/Given *
Sex *

Male Female
Country *
Birthdate *
month/day/year
List any allergies you have:
Please give any food or eating restrictions:
Are there any pets you do not want to be around?
Do you smoke? *

Yes No
Marital Status

Single Married
Approximate Arrival Date *
Did you use the ISI Airport Welcome/Temporary Homestay services? *

yes no
If you did use the ISI Airport Welcome/Temporary Homestay service, what was the name of your host family?
If you are married, do you have a spouse or child(ren) with you in Albuquerque?
Spouse's Name
Which best describes you:

International Student International Post Doc, Scholar, Researcher Spouse of one of the above Community Participant Other
Your Albuquerque Address:
Email: *
What are your hobbies or interests?
Check all the activities you would like to do with your Friendship Partner:

Home stay (2-3 days), Go on a short trip, Have dinner with Friendship Partner, Learn about Christian culture, Go to a sporting event, go to a movie or concert, Visit an American church, Celebrate American holidays, Practice English, Go hiking or camping, Have your Friendship Partner visit you, attend parties together, discuss or study the Bible, Attend special events, Teach your Friendship Partner about your culture,
Level of Education

Undergraduate degree seeking Undergraduate Exchange (1 or 2 semesters) Masters (2 years) Master's Exchange (1 or 2 semesters) Phd Scholar (1 year) Post Doc or Researcher Other
Area of study/Academic Department *
Approximate Departure/finish Date at UNM *
Albuquerque Phone Number: *
Release of Liability Statement and Hold Harmless Agreement for International Students, Inc. (ISI) Sponsored Event/Activity
In appreciation and consideration of ISI affording me the opportunity to participate in events and activities, I agree that I participate in these events/activities solely at my own risk. I waive, release and agree to hold harmless ISI, it's agents, employees and volunteers from any and all property damage, personal injury or other claims of whatever nature made by myself or others related to my participation in these events/activities.(To show agreement, please type your signature in the box below).
Your Signature Here: *
Can ISI use photographs of you taken at ISI events? *

yes no
Should be Empty:

Friendship Partner Application

Release of Liability Statement and Hold Harmless Agreement for International Students, Inc. (ISI) Sponsored Event/Activity