What is CAIF?

Clemson Area International Friendship (CAIF) is a community organization which coordinates hospitality and support services for foreign students, faculty and visitors in the Clemson area. CAIF is a Community Section of the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs.

Goals of CAIF

To provide services for foreign students, faculty, and visitors in order to help them adjust to life in the Clemson area; and to provide opportunities for social interaction and educational exchange between community members and foreign students, faculty and visitors.

CAIF Mission

The mission of Clemson Area International Friendship is to provide a mutually supportive and positive experience for both the international visitor and the community member. CAlF members want to become goodwill ambassadors to all our international friends.

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF CAIF

International Friends Program

This program offers the opportunity for community members to become friends with foreign students, faculty, and visitors. Being a friend does not require providing home stay; instead, it involves helping visitors adjust to the Clemson community by inviting them to share meals, visit in your home, tour the area or take part in any number of similar activities.

Other Programs and Activities

- Receptions

Welcome-New Students
President's Home

- Potluck Suppers

International Friends
Thanksgiving

- Parties

Valentine, Mardi Gras
Christmas

- International Festival

What Can CAIF Do For You ?

CAIF offers you the opportunity to teach foreign visitors about life in the Clemson area and to educate your community and yourself about other cultures. By doing so, you can help promote a better understanding among different people in today's international oriented world.

For more information contact

CAIF is eager to tell you more about how you can participate in its programs.

Margie Spangenberg
President
(864) 654-1352

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT CAIF

"My husband and I have had great fun working and becoming friends with the international students. Several of the students have become our second families."

- Margie Spangenberg, President of CAIF

"A good way to feel happy is to attend a CAlF gathering. Here we can share our likenesses and differences and find many new friends."

- Judy Surak, Occupational Health Nurse

For more information contact

Clemson Area International Friendship
P.O. Box 133
Clemson, SC 29633