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Benefits of Getting Involved with CCFI

Student/International Visitors

Opportunity to meet and network with Americans and other internationals
Learn about our city and culture
Receive news about upcoming events and opportunities to meet Americans and internationals
Invitations to CCFI events and partner organizations events (Columbia World Affairs Council and University of South Carolina)
Volunteer opportunities
Meet world leaders who visit Columbia through a program with the U.S. Department of State
Participate in the Community Friends Program where you can interact with an American family
Contribute new ideas to CCFI

United States Residents

Experience, learn and broaden your views about different cultures from all over the world
Personally meet international students and visitors
Receive news about upcoming events and opportunities to meet internationals
Invitations to CCFI events and partner organizations events (Columbia World Affairs Council and University of South Carolina)
Meet world leaders who visit Columbia through a program with the U.S. Department of State
Volunteer and leadership opportunities
Share our Southern hospitality and culture
Contribute new ideas to CCFI

Get Involved & Support CCFI

Complete an information form by clicking the buttons below.

I'm an International

International Student/Visitor Information

Are you a student? *

Yes

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Gender

Male

Female

Email Address *

Phone *

Phone

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Address in South Carolina *

Address in South Carolina

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

What country are you from? *

Why are you visiting the United States? *

Undergraduate Student

Graduate Student or PhD Candidate

Post-Doctoral Research

Other

How long will you stay in the United States? *

Less than 6 months

1-3 years

4 years or longer

Programs + Activities: Check all that you are interested in.

Community Friends Program *

I want to interact with an American community member and learn more about American culture.

Yes

Palmetto Council for International Visitors *

I would like to participate in international cultural exchanges with visiting speakers, international diplomatic visitors, etc.

Yes

Events *

I would like to attend events where I can meet other internationals as well as local Americans.

Yes

Volunteer *

I am interested in participating as a volunteer to help CCFI during events, activities, etc.

Yes

Your application has been submitted successfully!

Thank you for joining the Columbia Council for Internationals (CCFI). We look forward to seeing you at a CCFI event soon.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about CCFI, please contact us by email: [email protected]

Thank you,

Columbia Council for Internationals (CCFI)

I'm from the United States

US Resident/Student Information

Are you a student? *

Yes

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Gender *

Male

Female

Email Address *

Phone *

Phone

(###)

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Mailing Address *

Mailing Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Spouse/Partner Information

Name

Email Address

Phone

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Programs + Activities: Check all that you are interested in.

Community Friends Program *

I want to interact with an international student, introduce them to American culture, and learn more about their culture.

Yes

Palmetto Council for International Visitors *

I would like to participate in international cultural exchanges with visiting speakers, international diplomatic visitors, etc.

Yes

Events *

I would like to attend events where I can meet internationals as well as local Americans.

Yes

Volunteer *

I am interested in participating as a volunteer to help CCFI during events, activities, etc.

Yes

Optional Questions

Why are you interested in joining CCFI?

Your application has been submitted successfully!

Thank you for joining the Columbia Council for Internationals (CCFI). We look forward to seeing you at a CCFI event soon.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about CCFI, please contact us by email: [email protected]

Thank you,

Columbia Council for Internationals (CCFI)

Make a Donation

CCFI is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization. We depend on the generosity of our members and community to enable CCFI to provide the services and events that we do.

Would you like to make a financial contribution to CCFI?

Donate

Prefer to pay by check?
Mail to: P.O. Box 50954, Columbia, SC 29250

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