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For more information, contact:

Office of International
Student Affairs (OISA)
Galpin Hall, 1st Floor
P: 330-263-2545
F: 330-263-2248
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F
E-Mail: oisa@wooster.edu
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Family Application

(Due by June 1, 2008)


The OISA will host a picnic during PreOrientation where you will be introduced to your FIS partner.

*FIS is a cooperative effort between the Office of International Student Affairs and volunteers in the local community. Our goal is to connect international students and local families - to find mutual friendship, support, and cultural exchange. Matches are made based on the information you provide in the form below. You will never be required to continue interaction with a student or family that you do not enjoy.

Name(s)
 Mailing Address
Phone Number
 E-Mail

Children?

Name Gender Birthday
What is/are your occupation(s)?
 Do you own pets? If yes, what kind?
Do you have international travel experience? If yes, please describe:

Mark 4-5 activities that best represent your family's hobbies, skills and interests.

Biking Bowling Cooking Faith Based Activities
Fishing Gardening Golfing Hiking
Movies Musical Activities Shopping Sports Events
Theatre / Acting Volunteering Technology  
Share any other experiences or interests that might help us match you with your host student.:
Have you previously hosted an international student(s)? If yes, how long and how many students?

How much time do you anticipate spending with your new host student?

Weekly      Every Other Week      Monthly      2-3 times/year

Would your family connect best with (mark)…?

Male student      Female student      No Preference

Non-Smoker     Smoker                 No Preference

Do you have a preference regarding the nationality of your student?
Would you be willing to host more than one student at the same time?
Yes    No
Do you have a preference regarding the religious affiliation of your student?

Do you know any current host families? If so, please list them. If not, please list at least one personal reference, including a telephone number or email address:

1)

2)

Can you recommend another family or friend that we can contact to invite their participation in FIS (please include their phone or email address)?

1)

2)

THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER'S FIS PROGRAM IS COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY AND IS BASED UPON MUTUAL TRUST BETWEEN THE HOST FAMILY AND THE STUDENT. WHILE CARE IS TAKEN TO MATCH A STUDENT WITH A FAMILY OF SIMILAR TASTES AND INTERESTS, THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INCIDENT(S) ARISING FROM THE RELATIONSHIP. THE HOST FAMILY IS THE FINAL JUDGE OF WHETHER OR NOT THE STUDENT ASSIGNED TO THEM IS ACCEPTABLE.
Last updated: April 14, 2008 · For more information, contact oisa@wooster.edu