Madison Friends of International Students

01/14/2026

Registration for our spring semester English Conversations program is still open!

Practice English and participate in engaging conversations in a small online group. Meetings take place once a week for 10 weeks, starting the week of February 9.

Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Pzm7UefDIqLtSiACeBUoyKEcCjBgdtj_23wtHroUdYjFbQ/viewform

MFIS is excited to welcome University of Wisconsin international students, scholars, and spouses🌍✨

Join us to practice English and enjoy fun, engaging conversations on a variety of topics. You’ll meet online in a small group once a week for 10 weeks, starting the week of February 9.

We can’t wait to meet you! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Pzm7UefDIqLtSiACeBUoyKEcCjBgdtj_23wtHroUdYjFbQ/viewform

01/09/2026

MFIS is excited to welcome University of Wisconsin international students, scholars, and spouses🌍✨

Join us to practice English and enjoy fun, engaging conversations on a variety of topics. You’ll meet online in a small group once a week for 10 weeks, starting the week of February 9.

We can’t wait to meet you! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Pzm7UefDIqLtSiACeBUoyKEcCjBgdtj_23wtHroUdYjFbQ/viewform

01/04/2026

Capitol Reception 2026 - Volunteers Needed! -

Join MFIS at the Wisconsin State Capitol on Sunday, January 25, 2026, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.! Welcome newly arrived international students and scholars. As a Capitol Reception host, you will enjoy food and conversation with students from all over the world and tour the state’s most iconic landmark. Vo...

12/27/2025

The deadline to apply to be a volunteer for our English Conversations program! Meet online with 3–4 UW international students for one hour a week over ten weeks, starting the week of February 9.

Register by Friday, January 2, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCnWXOLrVbN_WJ5si1dur_43uPNrTcD0oC2r7JAgD499pNKw/viewform

*Note: No teaching experience is necessary

Want to connect with international students and explore new cultures? 🌍

MFIS is looking for group leaders for next semester’s English Conversations program! Meet online with 3–4 UW international students for one hour a week over ten weeks, starting the week of February 9.

Register by Friday, January 2, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCnWXOLrVbN_WJ5si1dur_43uPNrTcD0oC2r7JAgD499pNKw/viewform

*Note: No teaching experience is necessary

12/15/2025

Want to connect with international students and explore new cultures? 🌍

MFIS is looking for group leaders for next semester’s English Conversations program! Meet online with 3–4 UW international students for one hour a week over ten weeks, starting the week of February 9.

Register by Friday, January 2, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCnWXOLrVbN_WJ5si1dur_43uPNrTcD0oC2r7JAgD499pNKw/viewform

*Note: No teaching experience is necessary

12/09/2025

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Thanksgiving program, both to the 90 students who showed up with incredible energy and to the 21 volunteer hosts who opened their homes and made the day special! 🦃❤️

11/15/2025

On November 28th of last year, 92 international students from sixteen countries were invited to 32 homes of both long time and brand new MFIS volunteers, to celebrate a truly American holiday, Thanksgiving 🦃

The students enjoyed the dinner, played games, watched football and other shows. More importantly, they shared stories, made friends, learned about each other and exchanged contacts.

Our annual program is back! If you’d like to host this year or join a host for Thanksgiving, you can sign up on our website: https://www.mfismadison.org/thanksgiving?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=thanksgiving

11/13/2025

If you’re an international student spending Thanksgiving in Madison, WI, and don’t have plans, we’d love to welcome you! 🍂🧡

Our program pairs students with local hosts who open their homes and share a full Thanksgiving meal for no cost!

Learn more and sign up on our website here: https://www.mfismadison.org/thanksgiving?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=thanksgiving

Are you an international student in Madison, WI? Spend Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025) with a local family!🍽️🍂

Each year, MFIS volunteers open their homes to international students, scholars, and their families for a traditional Thanksgiving celebration. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience an American holiday and enjoy home-cooked food.

Past students say this is one of their most memorable experiences in the US - so don’t miss out and sign up before November 20th!

Students are selected on a first-come, first-served basis so sign up today using this link:
https://www.mfismadison.org/thanksgiving?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=thanksgiving

11/10/2025

You can still apply to host international students for Thanksgiving 🦃🍽️

Your hospitality can make a world of difference for students spending the holiday away from family. Join us in making that possible - register today: https://www.mfismadison.org/thanksgiving?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=thanksgiving

We are looking for 10 more volunteers in Madison to share the Thanksgiving spirit by hosting international students! 🦃🍽️

We’re especially in need of hosts from dog/cat free homes. Your hospitality can make a world of difference for students spending the holiday away from family.

Early registration gives us the best chance to place students with welcoming families like yours.

Join us in making that possible - register today: https://www.mfismadison.org/thanksgiving?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=thanksgiving

11/04/2025

This quote comes from one of our amazing MFIS volunteers who opened their home to international students for Thanksgiving last year:

If you're an international student in Madison, WI, sign up to spend Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025) with a local family! 🍽️🍂

Don’t miss out and sign up before November 20th at https://www.mfismadison.org/thanksgiving?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=thanksgiving

11/01/2025

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible students and volunteers who have taken part in our Thanksgiving Program over the years. This program connects international students with volunteer hosts in Madison to share a truly special holiday experience 🦃🍽️

One of our star volunteers, Sarah Logson, hosted a group of four international students through MFIS last year and shared what made the experience so memorable.

Read more about her story and sign up for this year’s Thanksgiving Program on our website:

https://www.mfismadison.org/post/a-memorable-thanksgiving

10/30/2025

We are looking for 10 more volunteers in Madison to share the Thanksgiving spirit by hosting international students! 🦃🍽️

We’re especially in need of hosts from dog/cat free homes. Your hospitality can make a world of difference for students spending the holiday away from family.

Early registration gives us the best chance to place students with welcoming families like yours.

Join us in making that possible - register today: https://www.mfismadison.org/thanksgiving?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=thanksgiving