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!
UT 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... Schedule subject to change...)
Tues, Aug 20 Picnic in the Park: 12-2pm in Plant Park
Fri, Aug 23: Food & Games (Relay Races & Water Games) 5pm Plant Park
Mon, Aug 26: First day of class!
Wed, Aug 28: Game Night & Ice Cream 7pm in Straz
Fri, Aug 30: Welcome Party & Giveaways!!!
Mon, Sept 2: (No Class) Volleyball & Kickball 7pm by Pepin Stadium
Fri, Sept 6: Photo Scavenger Hunt 7pm
Fri, Sept 13: Bible Study 7pm in Straz
Sat, Sept 14: Beach Day (combined with USF Bridges International)
Fri, Sept 20: Hispanic Cultural Night
Fri, Sept 27-Sun, Sept 29: Fall Retreat Getaway (combined with USF)
Fri, Oct 4: International Potluck (at FBC across the street from Plant Park)
Fri, Oct 11: Vision Boards - What's your vision for life?
Fri, Oct 18: Fashion Show & Talent Show in Reeves Theater
Fri, Oct 25: Halloween Party combined with USF Bridges International
Sat, Oct 26: International Festival
Fri, Nov 1: Minute to Win it & more...
Fri, Nov 8: Cultural Night
Fri, Nov 15: Large Group Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 22: Karaoke / Dance Night
Thurs, Nov 28: Thanksgiving Dinner in American family homes
Sat, Dec 7: Christmas Party combined with USF Bridges International
Dec 28-Jan 1: Vision Conference in Dallas, TX
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Spring Semester:
Fri, Jan 24: Lunar New Year Kickoff Event (7pm at FBC Tampa across the street from Plant Park)
Fri, Jan 31: Game Night
Fri, Feb 7: Movie Night
Sun, Feb 9: Super Bowl Party
Fri, Feb 14: Valentine's Day Holiday Party
Fri, Feb 21: Sports Night - Volleyball @ 7pm
Fri, Feb 28: Murder Mystery Game & Dinner
Sat-Sun, Mar 1-2: Camping Trip - Register to save your spots
Fri, March 21: Cultural Night w/ food, music, dance, games & more
Fri, March 28: Global Dance Night
Fri, April 11: Cultural Night w/ food, music, dance, games & more
Fri, April 18: Good Friday Easter Event
End of Semester Party
more events & details to come...
AIRPORT RIDES
If you need help with a ride from the airport to UT, please fill out this form. We will do our best to help.
CONTACT
For questions or more info contact Ed North: ed.north@cru.org
Student President: Krystal Conley
Bridges Advisor: Ed North
Faculty Advisor: Jody Thompson
VISION CONFERENCE
We're going to Dallas, TX! 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 Dallas, 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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