Application Information

“Through the friendship family program,
I found my host mom in this
foreign land.”

What you need to apply:

First and foremost – be willing to share your life with another, which means

• opening your home and heart to a stranger.
• having a compassionate and open-minded attitude.
• be willing to grow in your understanding of the world.
• having a delightful time with a talented, motivated and engaging young person!

Second, you need to fill out an application and have an interview with an International Programs Office staff member. This ensures a good match with your student.

Friendship Family application

Application for visiting student seeking a Friendship Family

For more information please contact: The International Programs Office Linfield College; 503-883-2222 or Program Coordinator, Consuelo Christianson
503-474-7171 or cochrist@linfield.edu