International Family Link
International Family Link was formed several years ago to introduce mature international students to local people who are willing to offer hospitality in their own homes. The scheme has now grown to include academic visitors or sponsored researchers who are here for longer than six months.
Many students, academic visitors and sponsored researchers complete their course of study or research with limited experience of British life and culture outside the University. Getting to know local people, going into real homes can be an important part of your experience here.
Who can apply?
The scheme is intended for new, mature, students studying here at The University of Nottingham. Students who are aged 22 or over and whose studies will last for nine months or longer are eligible to apply. You can apply as a single student or as a student with a spouse or children, the scheme is flexible. Academic visitors or sponsored researchers who are here for longer than six months are also eligible to apply.
Who are the hosts?
We have a whole variety of people who act as hosts and are kind enough to invite you into their homes out of friendship. Hosts can be single people with large friendship groups, young couples and families. While most of our hosts are alumni, members or retired members of University staff, others are people from different professions - some have links with local organisations and community groups. They do not have an academic role on the scheme and are not paid.
What kind of hospitality will be offered?
A short visit to a local family home, perhaps Sunday lunch or a family meal one evening, perhaps a walk in the local area followed by tea and biscuits. You may be invited once a term or more often. You will probably first meet your host at a special introductory meeting we hope to have on campus inJanuary 2017(date to be confirmed). You will be given more information about this in due course.
How can I apply?
If you are interested in taking part in this scheme please complete the attached form and return it to . Once we have received your completed form and the application deadline has passed, we will contact you with further information about your host and details of the Introductory Evening.
Deadline to apply: Friday 16 December 2016
International Family Link
Application Form for Students
Personal DetailsFirst name / Family name
Student ID number / Gender / ☐Male
☐Female
Date of Birth / Age
* You must be 22 or over to participate in this scheme.
Nationality / Email
Address in Nottingham / Telephone number
Course / Title:
☐Masters
☐PhD/Research
Year of Study:
Additionaldetails(this information will be used to match you with a host)
Are you with your family? / Spouse/Partner
☐Yes
☐No
Children
☐Yes
☐No
Please give details of any children (name/ age/gender) / 1.
2.
3.
Please give your host a few details about yourself, your interests and hobbies
Please use this space to explain why you are interested in taking part in the International Family Link programme
Please note your details will be passed onto your host, so that they can contact you. By returning this form, you are agreeing to release your details to a potential host in order to participate in International Family Link.
We will be hosting an introductory event on 19 January 2017, 6-7.30pm. Please indicate whether you will be able to attend if you are successful in the recruitment process (please circle) / Yes, if successful, I will attend the eventNo, if successful, I cannot attend the event
Please return this form by Friday 16 December 2016 to: