Bridges International at The Ohio State University
Visit our website at http://bridgesinternational.org.ohio-state.edu/
Purpose:
To help international students and scholars succeed at The Ohio State University through the provision of
spiritual growth resources, felt needs and wellness programs, and recreational activities
Objectives:
Provide spiritual growth and development resources for internationals consisting of but not limited to Bible
studies, spiritual conversation groups, Bible study leader training, exploratory study groups, and outreach
activities to promote such.
Provide “felt needs” type programming for internationals consisting of but not limited to conversation English
classes, academic tutoring, cross-cultural learning, cultural awareness, other programs as deemed needed and
necessary to help internationals integrate into the university environment.
Provide wellness programs for internationals consisting of but not limited to spiritual, emotional, physical
health topics, related topics, and outreach activities to promote such.
Provide recreational activities for internationals consisting of but not limited to sports, games, trips, movies
nights, parties, holiday outreaches, and other social events intended to build relationships and help
internationals integrate into the university environment.
Sponsor guest speakers and host events for internationals to meet felt needs, promote wellness programs,
encourage spiritual growth and development, participate in recreational activities, and outreach activities to
promote such.
Collaborate with other international student groups and organizations to promote programs, events, and
activities.
Collaborate with other student groups and organizations to promote programs, events, and activities.
Provide training for American college students to learn how to do all of the above.
Bridges International develops programs to meet the needs of internationals and help them adjust to life
here at OSU. We offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, English Conversation Groups, and a Oneon-one English Conversation-Friendship Partner Program. We host a wide variety of day trips and tours,
ongoing social events, recreational activities, and holiday parties to help internationals meet American college
students and make new friends. For those who are interested, we also provide faith-based programs for spiritual
wellness especially designed for internationals.
Bridges International OSU is an authorized religious student organization at OSU and is a community of
Christians who enjoy serving all internationals regardless of their own faith tradition or religious creed. Here is
a list of services that we offer, please let us know which ones you would like to participate in:
__ Temporary Housing (short-term and long-term housing assistance program)
__ Help to transition to your new life at OSU (set-up banking account, buy cell-phone, etc.)
__ Go shopping for basic items to set up apartment and personal needs
__ Attend “New Student Welcome Party”
__ Attend “Friday Night Potluck Dinner” for international students (August-May)
__ Seminars, (“How to Survive in the US” and “How to Succeed in Your New Life at OSU”)
__ Tours and Trips (visit Columbus & area day trips to Amish country, state parks, etc.)
__ Social Networking Events (holiday parties, Spring Festival potluck, Karaoke night, etc.)
__ English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
__ American-International (one-on-one) Friendship Partner Program
__ Other Seminars (How to buy a good used car; Resume Writing, Job Search Skills, etc.)
__ English language Bible study group or “one-on-one” Bible study
__ Community Service Projects developed to help people in Columbus and around the world
Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information. Join us on Facebook
page at Bridges International OSU or visit our website at: http://bridgesinternational.org.ohio-state.edu
“Helping Internationals Succeed at The Ohio State University”
“Top Ten Resources for New International Students and Scholars”
Topic
Suggestions
Resource
Phone
Website
Banking
Take all your immigration
documents and proof of
address with you
*Chase Bank, 1698 N High St.
(800) 9359935
(614) 2912017
https://www.chase.com
USE BUCK ID for free ride
on COTA Bus, use CABS
Bus around campus
Attend a Bridges
International Car Seminar
Join a “family plan” with
several trusted friends
*COTA Bus Routes
Bus Service
Cars
Cell Phone
*5/3Bank, 1960 N. High St.
*OSU CABS Bus Routes
*Online Driver’s License
Manual
*ATT, 1589 N. High St.
*Verizon, 1586 N High St
Furniture &
Mattresses
Health Care
Buy on-line and have
delivered to your apartment,
avoid buying used furniture
with cloth material
Use OSU Health Center or
CVS Minute Clinic, dial 911
for emergency
Housing,
Off-Campus
Check CSSS website and
OSU housing
Identity
Theft
Do not give bank account,
SSN, or password to anyone
Internet
ATT, can combine internet
and cell phone contract
Personal
Safety
*Big Lots, 4645 Morse Centre
*Amazon On-line Marketplace
www.53.com
http://www.cota.com
(614) 2929341
(614) 7527500
(614) 2912500
(614) 2919500
(614) 4330727
http://tp.osu.edu/cabs
http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/driver_li
cense.stm
www.att.com
www.verizonwireless.com
http://www.biglots.com
http://www.amazon.com
*Wilce OSU Student Health
Center
*CVS/pharmacy, 2160 N. High
St.
*Off-Campus and Commuter
Student Office, 3106 Ohio
Union
*OSU-Office of the Chief
Information Officer
*ATT, 1589 N. High St.
(614) 2924321
(614) 2942105
(614) 2920100
http://www.shc.ohio-state.edu
614-688HELP
(4357)
(614) 2912500
http://ocio.osu.edu/itsecurity
http://www.minuteclinic.com
http://offcampus.osu.edu
www.att.com
Always travel with a friend,
*OSU Police
(614)
http://dps.osu.edu/police/safety tips
especially at night. Call OSU *Emergency call 911
292-2121
for escort. Watch this video:
http://dps.osu.edu/emergency_proce
http://studentlife.osu.edu/orie *Student Safety/Escort Service
(614)
dures/index.php?level=14
ntation/video.aspx?id=6
292-3322
* We are not endorsing these products or services, these resources are intended to be helpful for you, and are based upon information
gained from other internationals who have shared their recommendations with us.