TUFI Families:
The Office of International Partnerships is currently seeking TUFI Families to participate in a unique opportunity to engage international visitors. TUFI Families are partnered with international visitors based on common interests, world languages, and academic disciplines. Although not a home stay, TUFI Families are expected to:
- Invite international guests to their home to share a meal/s
- Attend on-campus events with other international guests and U.S. families (schedule permitting)
- Promote, share and include international guests in additional events and activities of mutual interest
When international guests visit the U.S., they often do not have exposure to life in a home setting, which represents a critical aspect of one’s culture. TUFI Families provide them this unique opportunity to visit a home for a meal at a pre-arranged, mutually convenient time.
During the 2016 Summer session, more than 80 international students from South Korea, Jordan, China, Ecuador, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Egypt and Azerbaijan will attend short-term programs on the TU campus. Join us in welcoming them to Towson and the U.S. as TUFI families – share culture & customs, expand your global perspective while enriching the lives of your family, and most importantly, have lots of fun!
If you would like more information and/or would like to join TUFI, please email Scott Pierson of the Office of International Partnerships at sip@towson.edu.
