IHP has three programs at the University of Virginia
The Community Host Program for International Students
The Community Host Program matches students who are coming to UVa for the first time with local residents who want to be host families. Students receive a brochure of information about the Community Host Program with their visa documents and have an opportunity to apply for a host.
The Scholars Welcome Network
The Scholars Welcome Network matches local residents with visiting faculty and researchers. They too recieve an invitation to apply for a host along with their visa documents.
If you are a v isiting scholar or researcherwho would like to be matched with a host family, please get in touch. Email the IHP at int-lch@virginia.edu.
The International Women's Group
The International Women's Group support women internationals, especially the wives of students. The IWG holds regular meetings where women can get together and make friends.
The IWG also coordinates one-on-one English conversation sessions between volunteer tutors and international women and a childrens play group.
To join the mailing list and receive regular invitations to IWG meetings, please email AntoinetteGray@earthlink.net