USF BRIDGES INTERNATIONAL • YOUR GLOBAL FAMILY WHILE AT USF
ABOUT
Bridges International is a student organization that engages with international students through providing service activities, social events, cultural sharing, academic and career resources, spiritual conversations, and student leadership development. We seek to welcome students from all nations. It is our purpose to develop a diverse and caring community that serves the unique needs of international students. We'd love for you to be a part of our growing community!
USF Bridges International provides a home away from home, offering a sense of family & community while in Tampa, FL. We're creating friendships that will last a lifetime! Join us!
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EVENTS
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Weekly Friday Gatherings - We have events every Friday! Check BullsConnect for more details on each event.
Fri, Aug 28 - Kickoff event with Giveaways @ 5:30pm off campus
Fri, Sep 4 Board Game Night @ 5:30pm in MSC 3705
Sat, Sep 5 - USF Beach Day 11:30am-5pm
Fri, Sep 11 - Photo Scavenger Hunt - @ 5:30pm in MSC 3705
Sat, Sep 12 - Supper Club Kickoff Dinner (6-8pm)
Fri, Sep 18 - Cultural Night - Vietnamese MSC 3705 5:30-7:15pm
Fri, Sep 25 - Dinner & Discussion in Staff Home
Fri, Oct 2-4 Fall Retreat Getaway - Let’s get a huge crowd to go!
Fri, Oct 9 Cultural Night - South Asian in MSC 3707
Fri, Oct 16 Homecoming Parade
Sat, Oct 17 International Festival 11am-3pm (Off Campus)
Fri, Oct 23 Dinner & Discussion in Staff Home
Sat, Oct 24 TCC Fall Festival 3:30-6:30
Fri, Oct 30 Halloween Party combined with UT at Staff Home
Fri, Nov 6 TBD
Fri, Nov 13 TBD
Fri, Nov 20 TBD
Thurs, Nov 26 Thanksgiving
Fri, Dec 4 - Christmas Party Combined with UT (Off Campus)
Dec. 28-Jan 1 - Vision Conference in DC & Baltimore
iLACE = International Ladies And Conversational English meets every Thursday. Lunch is provided. Starts Aug 28.
Spring Break Mission Trip - Taking water filters to homes in Cancun
more to come...
SUPPER CLUBS
We have American families who partner with us to host 2-4 international students in their homes for dinner 3 times a semester (once a month Sept-Nov). All Supper Club members will meet your hosts at the Kickoff event (Sept 12), then you will have 3 meals in their homes in the coming months. Limited spots available. Sign up today! Click to Register
CONTACT
For questions or more info contact Ed North: ed.north@cru.org
Student & Volunteer Leaders:
Alissa Josy - President
Tien (Bill) Lam - VP
Joycy Pallapati - Secretary
Moriah Lee - Treasurer
Bridges Advisor: Ed North
Additional Staff: Ryan & Caroline Greer
Additional Staff: Francis Moka
Faculty Advisor: Jhon Figueroa
VISION CONFERENCE
We're going to Baltimore & Washington DC! Join us for an awesome conference for international students coming together from all over the United States during winter break (Dec. 28-Jan 1). It will be fun mix of hearing from insightful speakers, exploring Washington DC & Baltimore, and fun games, dances, and New Year's Eve Party! For more info and to register: VisionConf.com
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