International Family Link
International Family Link was formed several years ago to introduce mature international
students to local people who are willing to offer hospitality in their own homes. The scheme has
now grown to include academic visitors or sponsored researchers who are here for longer than
six months.
Many students, academic visitors and sponsored researchers complete their course of study or
research with limited experience of British life and culture outside the University. Getting to
know local people, going into real homes can be an important part of your experience here.
Who can apply?
The scheme is intended for new, mature, students studying here at The University of
Nottingham. Students who are aged 25 or over and whose studies will last for nine months or
longer are eligible to apply. You can apply as a single student or as a student with a spouse or
children, the scheme is flexible. Academic visitors or sponsored researchers who are here for
longer than six months are also eligible to apply.
Who are the hosts?
We have a whole variety of people who act as hosts and are kind enough to invite you into their
homes out of friendship. Hosts can be single people with large friendship groups, young couples
and families. While most of our hosts are alumni, members or retired members of University
staff, others are people from different professions - some have links with local organisations and
community groups. They do not have an academic role on the scheme and are not paid.
What kind of hospitality will be offered?
A short visit to a local family home, perhaps Sunday lunch or a family meal one evening, perhaps
a walk in the local area followed by tea and biscuits. You may be invited once a term or more
often. You will probably first meet your host at a special introductory meeting we hope to have
on campus in November 2015 (date to be confirmed). You will be given more information about
this in due course.
How can I apply?
If you are interested in taking part in this scheme please complete the attached form and return
it to family-link@nottingham.ac.uk. Once we have received your completed form and the
application deadline has passed, we will contact you with further information about your host
and details of the Introductory Evening.
Deadline to apply: 31 October 2015
International Family Link
Application Form for Students
Personal Details
First name
Family name
Student ID number
Gender
☐ Male
☐ Female
Date of Birth
Age
* You must be 25 or over to
participate in this scheme.
Nationality
Email
Address in
Nottingham
Telephone number
Course
Title:
☐ Masters
☐ PhD/Research
Year of Study:
Additional details (this information will be used to match you with a host)
Are you with your family?
Spouse/Partner
☐ Yes
☐ No
Children
☐ Yes
☐ No
Please give details of any
1.
children (name/ age/gender)
2.
3.
Please give your host a few
details about yourself, your
interests and hobbies
Please use this space to
explain why you are
interested in taking part in the
International Family Link
programme
Please note your details will be passed onto your host, so that they can contact you. By returning this form,
you are agreeing to release your details to a potential host in order to participate in International Family Link.
Please return this form by 31 October 2015 to: family-link@nottingham.ac.uk