FRIENDS LIKE FAMILY
We are a group of volunteers and students who seek to welcome, serve & connect the international community in Memphis through Faith & Friendships. We come from all different backgrounds and always love meeting new faces from other places!
We have a diverse group of students, faculty & families that we engage with.
We have a dedicated group of volunteers & hosts who are members of various church-partners all over the city of Memphis.
Over the past 10 years we've served many International students in Memphis, TN through our faith-based student organization.
We love exploring the city, getting to know one another, and of course eating! Most of our activities are typically in the evenings & on weekends.
We have our free monthly campus lunch to connect with old friends & meet new ones.
Once a month a family will provide a home-cooked meal in their home for our group of about 60.
We usually take a trip once a year with about 15 students to explore this great country.
Family helps one another. We know there are a million new things to do & to learn about here in Memphis.
Some things that students and volunteers have done together:
Grocery shopping and other errands
Practice English
Taught students how to drive
Played sports together, such as cricket, pickleball, basketball, tennis, ping pong, badminton, & frisbee
Attended weddings
Church
Share holidays
Learn about the Bible together
If you have a need and want to connect, fill out the form at the link attached.
We believe that connecting with others is more than just asking "how are you?" but taking the time to really get to know one another & be known.
We cook & eat together.
We learn about each other's cultures & have meaningful conversations.
We have weekly guys/girls Bible study.
Computer Science, Ghana 🇬ðŸ‡
Global Friends has significantly influenced my life as an international student by providing spiritual support, helping me build friendships, and offering valuable advice. It has greatly improved my university experience, enabling me to adapt and thrive in a new environment. It truly feels like my new home now.
Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Global Friends Memphis is a family to me. As an international student, I always used to miss my family who lived thousands of miles away due to the fact that I never lived without them throughout my lifetime. However, I never had to deal with loneliness again after I met this amazing group of people. This community gives me the warmth and affection of a family.
Social and Behavioral Sciences, Indonesia 🇮🇩
Global Friends Memphis gives me a space to express myself, have international friends, connect to the local community, and become an “ambassador" of my country.
Mathematics, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Last year, When I came University of Memphis for doing my PhD program, I was helped by Global Friends. They stayed with my family. Also they helped me when l moved into Graduate Student housing. I am really grateful to Global Friends.
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