Cville Host Program

The C-Ville Host Program matches you with a local American
from the Charlottesville Community for friendship, mentoring, and cultural exchange.

Note: Participants do not need to be in Charlottesville to participate.  Meetings can be done virtually. During the COVID-19 outbreak, may be done by video, chat, phone, and text
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A little bit about the C-Ville Host Program:
International Students Inc (ISI) has been matching UVA international students with local Americans for the past 26 years through the C-Ville Host Program (also known as the Friendship Partner Program). C-Ville Hosts are knowledgeable, welcoming volunteers who enjoy meeting new friends from overseas.

We are following up with you about matching you with a host. Please confirm that you would like to participate in this Program by filling out the form linked below. Once confirmed we will be reaching out within the next month letting you know the family that you have been paired with for the ​C-Ville Host Program.  

Benefits of the C-ville Host Program:
Participating in this program allows you to:
Receive practical assistance and mentoring
Get better acquainted with American families, culture, and beliefs
Exchange uniqueness of your culture with your Host
Enjoy meals, special events, and outings with a local family
Establish a warm relationship that can last for many years Hosts and their international student friends usually call or text back and forth during the year to establish a relationship that allows them to check-in with each other, provide updates and offer advice
Meet with your Host periodically during the semester as time permits

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