Center for International Studies and Programs

Thanksgiving Dinner Program

The Center for International Studies and Programs is inviting current UToledo international students and scholars who would like to be hosted by an American Family for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, November 23, 2023.  Many families will host a dinner on this day; however, some families may celebrate on another day. For example, a student guest may be invited to a celebration during the Saturday following the official Thanksgiving holiday. 

REGISTER BELOW BY NOVEMBER 10, 2023.  

Pairing results will be sent through email no later than November 17, 2023.

host family and international studnet celebrate Thanksgiving

 

International STUDENTS & SCHOLARS

If you are an international student or scholar, and you would like to join an American family for this holiday celebration, please complete the International Guest Application below:

INTERNATIONAL GUEST APPLICATION

After you have been matched with an American family, your family will contact you to provide details for Thanksgiving.

NOTE: Signing up for a Thanksgiving host does not necessarily guarantee you a host family. Student-Host matches will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

American Hosts

If you are an American family, and you would like to host an international student /scholar for Thanksgiving holiday celebration, please complete the American Host Family Application below:

AMERICAN HOST FAMILY APPLICATION

Check out the web resource below to learn about Thanksgiving history and traditions:

Wikipedia Thanksgiving History

How Thanksgiving Works

Questions?   Contact rafael.derosafay@utoledo.edu

 

Last Updated: 10/17/23