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Who Is the ISF?
The International Student Fellowship (ISF) is a university-related
organization designed to befriend and assist Internationals. We want to
be helpful and extend friendship to all nationalities. Our name pretty
well identifies who we are:
INTERNATIONAL:
Our supportive efforts are toward all Internationals regardless of
which country they come from.
STUDENT:
Our
main focus is toward the students-persons who have come to pursue
their education in our educational and cultural centers. Ours welcome
is also extended to Internationals who have come to either visit or
live in the Greater Pittsburgh area.
FELLOWSHIP:
Through
our meetings and the cordiality of our homes, we wish to provide a
friendliness which enables internationals to feel they have a "home
away from home"
When
Did ISF Get Started?
Since 1960 until
this date, we have functioned as an International organization, primarily
within the community of Pittsburgh colleges and universities.
What
Can ISF Do For Me?
There are three basic areas of helps that ISF offers:
ASSISTANCE
IN ADJUSTING
When International come to America, they immediately encounter cultural
differences which sometimes require drastic adjustments. There are dietary
differences, language diversities, classroom challenges, and climate changes.
With these personal encounters before them, Internationals appreciate
any assistance we give them. Therefore, Internationals are encourages
to never hesitate to ask for help. We desire to help them to adapt in
any way we can.
SPECIAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
We provide monthly meetings, including delicious American and nationality
dinners. National holidays are accented and recognition is given to various
counties represented in our gatherings. We have an annual picnic in Schenley
Park and also sponsor a large Christmas banquet in the third floor ballroom
of the soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. The Banquet includes choral
and musical participation by a member of nationality groups, and every
child receive s a gift. Surely the Christmas Banquet is one of the highlights
of our ISF cultural activities.
BIBLES STUDIES & CHURCH INFORMATION
We offer wholesome study discussions that will provide both intellectual
and spiritual challenge to those Internationals so inclined. All participating
can feel assured of a spirit of mutual respect and warm friendship.
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