Upcoming Events
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Moving to a new country can feel overwhelming, especially when you're arriving for the first time. To help make your arrival a little easier, we offer free airport pickup for incoming students. Our volunteers would love to welcome you, help you get settled, and provide a friendly face when you arrive. If you need a ride from the airport, please fill out the form below. We look forward to meeting you!
RIDES TO STORES FOR INTL STUDENTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd | 9AM - 1PM, 3 - 5PM
Various stores in Nashville
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International students and visiting scholars, if you need a ride to Walmart or to get food from an international grocery store we will have rides for you!
Interested? Contact Rich Zeigler richz.ivcf@gmail.com
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Ready to meet new friends, play fun outdoor games and eat ice cream? We’ll have glow sticks and play glow-in-the-dark games. It is going to be lit! Meet us on Peabody Lawn at Vanderbilt at 8pm! Bring a friend!
SARABHAS CREAMERY RUN (FREE)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27th | 8:15PM
Leaving from Commons & Rand at Vanderbilt
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International students & scholars join us for a free treat at Sarabhas Creamery! We will have groups leaving from Commons and Rand at 8:15pm. Sarabhas is Nashville’s first homemade Indian style ice cream and kulfis, unique flavors made in house with love.
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Join us on Saturday, August 29, from 6:00-8:00 PM in Alumni Hall 202 at Vanderbilt University. This is a great opportunity to meet other international students, and make new friends. Enjoy a free international dinner, fun activities, and a welcoming community from around the world. You'll also hear about the exciting events, trips, and opportunities I-FAM has planned for the semester. Whether you're new to Vanderbilt or have been here before, we'd love to meet you. All international students and friends are welcome!
Need a ride to campus? Contact Jonathan Peer jonathan.peer@navigators.org
INTERNATIONAL FAMILY NIGHT
Weekly starting THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd | 6 - 8PM
Sarratt 325/327 at Vanderbilt
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Looking for a place to make friends, learn about other cultures, and have meaningful conversations? Join us each Thursday night for International Family Night, a welcoming gathering for international students and scholars from all countries, cultures, and faith backgrounds.
Each week we'll enjoy a free dinner, connect with people from around the world, discuss practical topics related to leadership and life, hear cultural stories and experiences from students, and end the evening with games and dessert. Whether you're new to Vanderbilt, or Nashville or have been here for years, we'd love for you to join us! Starts September 3rd and happens every week!
Need a ride to campus? Contact Jonathan Peer jonathan.peer@navigators.org
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Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon! Come enjoy a delicious cookout meal, cool off in the pool, play outdoor games, and spend time with friends from around the world. Whether you love swimming, chatting over great food, or meeting new people, this is a perfect opportunity to unwind, build friendships, and enjoy the holiday weekend together. If you'd rather stay dry, there will be plenty of space to relax, play games, and connect with others. Rides will be available.
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Join us for an afternoon of food, conversation, and new friendships! This special picnic is designed to connect international students with local friends through the I-Friends program. Enjoy snacks and yard games as you meet your I-Friend match and begin building a meaningful cross-cultural friendship.
MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th | 5:30 - 7:30PM
BCM Building at Vanderbilt
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Join us for a Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration at the BCM building on Vanderbilt's campus! Come experience one of Asia's most cherished cultural festivals as we learn about the traditions and significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival, enjoy authentic Asian food and delicious mooncakes, and participate in fun cultural activities. There will be plenty of free food, games, and prizes! During the evening, our friends from Nashville Chinese Baptist Church will also share a brief story from the Christian faith about hope, purpose, and God's love for people. Bring your friends and enjoy a fun evening of cultural celebration, friendship, food, and meaningful conversation! All international students and friends are welcome.
The BCM building is located near Sarratt at 2406 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37212.
I-FAM is a community for international students to connect, explore, lead & grow together. We serve international students from all backgrounds and faiths at Vanderbilt University and other Nashville area universities. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for students to get to know each other and their cultures and to grow lifetime relationships as we meet and discuss life’s big ideas. We do this because we love and want to share the love of Jesus.
Meet the Team
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Jonathan & Michelle Peer
I-FAM Director, City Administrator
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Michael Perkins
I-FAM NavStaff
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Alba Rice
I-FAM NavStaff
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Caleb Yang
I-FAM NavStaff
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Karen Ward
I-FAM Volunteer NavStaff