Our Mission
Huntsville Global Friends is dedicated to welcoming international students, providing opportunities for cultural exchange with local residents, and enriching their experience in our community.
We provide a place for international students to cultivate friendships with Huntsville locals. Our ultimate goal is to foster an environment where students and locals can come and go as they wish, building organic and lasting connections that extend far beyond our scheduled gatherings.
What We Do
To facilitate these connections, we host a variety of recurring events designed to bring people together:
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Monthly Dinners: Held on the UAH campus, these dinners offer a welcoming space for students and locals to share a meal and connect.
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In-Home Game Nights: Local residents open their homes for game nights, providing a relaxed, family-like environment.
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Beyond the Events: We actively encourage local residents to reach out and invite students along for daily activities outside of official HGF events.
The Story Behind HGF
"While I was living in Africa for a year, it was easy to feel isolated. One of the things that helped me feel at home were two different local families. They welcomed me into their home for tea and meals, let me tag along going through the village, and treated me like family. The kindness showed to me extended to my own family in the U.S.
I started Huntsville Global Friends with a small cluster of friends to extend a welcome to international students in Huntsville, AL, and in turn, show kindness to families all around the world."
— Margaret T., Founder