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...)
Wed, Aug 20 UT Orientation - Bridges Welcome Party 6-9pm in Fletcher
Fri, Aug 22: UT Orientation Tabling
Mon, Aug 25: First day of class!
Fri, Aug 29: International Mixer 7pm
Mon, Sept 1: (No Classes) International Splash Bash in Plant Park
Fri, Sept 5: Volleyball & Cool Treats 7pm
Fri, Sept 12: Indian Cultural Night
Sat, Sept 13: Beach Day (combined with USF Bridges International)
Fri, Sept 19: Scavenger Hunt (Team Photo Challenge Games)
Fri, Sept 26: Haitian Cultural Night & Birthday Party
Fri, Oct 3-Sun, Oct 5: Fall Retreat Getaway (combined with USF)
Fri, Oct 10: Hispanic Cultural Night
Fri, Oct 17: Painting Night or combined Banquet with USF
Fri, Oct 24: Vibe & Dance / Zumba
Sat, Oct 31: Halloween Party combined with USF Bridges International
Fri, Nov 7: Game Night
Fri, Nov 14: International Cooking Night
Fri, Nov 21: Karaoke / Dance Night
Thurs, Nov 28: Thanksgiving Dinner in American family homes
Sat, Dec 5: Christmas Party combined with USF Bridges International
Dec 28-Jan 1: Vision Conference in Denver, CO
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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: Chloe Bennett
Bridges Advisor: Ed North
Faculty Advisor: Jody Thompson
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 Let us know when you register or if you have questions by emailing ed.north@cru.org.
VIDEO MONTAGE
Questions about life and God for students: EveryStudent.com
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