• We are asking Gainesville neighbors and UF international students to partake in significant US holidays together over the course of one academic year (fall-summer) as well as looking for other opportunities to share exciting experiences throughout the year.
• Families are expected to share their own traditions with international students so they may experience how our community celebrates these important days.
• We encourage both students and their friendship families to check in with each other monthly and try to connect in-person every 4-6 weeks.
Sign up for the Friendship Families Program
Step 1: Create an account on the Gators for Good platform. Select “Sign up with GatorLink” if you have an @ufl.edu email OR “click for more options” if not.
Step 2: Submit your application to the UFIC Friendship Families group.