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
(Click for more info and to register... more details coming soon...)
Sat, Aug 23 Taste of Tampa
Mon, Aug 25: First day of class!
Thurs, Aug 28: Welcome Party & Giveaways!!! (ie. furniture, kitchen supplies, gift cards, etc.)
Mon, Sept 1: (No Class) Bridges Field Day @ Beta Courts 5-7pm
Fri, Sept 5: African Cultural Night w/ food, music, games & dance
Sat, Sept 13: Beach Day (combined with UT)
Fri, Sept 19: Hispanic Cultural Night
Fri, Sept 26: Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Oct 3-5: Fall Retreat Getaway (combined with UT)
Fri, Oct 10: Game Night
Fri, Oct 17: Banquet Dinner with Karaoke & Games
Sat, Oct 18: Mission Hill International Festival
Fri, Oct 24: Cultural Night
Fri, Oct 31: Halloween Party (combined with UT)
Fri, Nov 7: Vietnamese Cultural Night
Tues, Nov 11: Veteran's Day (No Classes)
Fri, Nov 14: Global BBQ night
Fri, Nov 21: Vibe & Dance Night
Thurs, Nov 27: Thanksgiving
- (Dinners in American Homes - Supper Clubs)
Sat, Dec 5: Christmas Party (combined with UT)
Dec 6-11: Final Exams
Dec 28-Jan 1: Vision Conference in Denver, CO
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iLACE = International Ladies And Conversational English meets every Thursday. Lunch is provided. Starts Aug 28.
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​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). You can sign up to be a part of a Supper Club. Registration form coming soon.
CONTACT
For questions or more info contact Ed North: ed.north@cru.org
Student & Volunteer Leaders:
Aaron Rodriguez - President
Alissa Josy - VP
Evelyn Nguyen - Secretary
Kavya Kartheena Palsetti - Treasurer
Bridges Advisor: Ed North
Additional Staff: Ryan & Caroline Greer
Additional Staff: Francis Moka
Faculty Advisor: Jhon Figueroa
VISION CONFERENCE
We're going to Denver, CO! 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 Denver, and fun games, dances, and New Year's Eve Party! For more info and to register: VisionConf.com
VIDEO MONTAGE
Questions about life and God for students: EveryStudent.com
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