Opportunities to host international visitors
Professional Meetings
As a local affiliate of the National Council for International Visitors, the International Institute frequently hosts participants in the U.S. State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program and the Open World Program. These international delegations are here in Western New York to:
- share best practices with their counterparts
- understand more about workplace issues in the United States that are relevant to their fields
- teach Americans about their countries and cultures
- learn about life in America
- contribute to mutual understanding between peoples and global cooperation
Professional hosts meet with delegations, usually during the workday, to discuss issues of common interest and learn more about each other's workplace environment, successes and challenges. Meetings usually last approximately 60-90 minutes, but can be shorter or longer depending on the needs of the delegate's professional program, interests of the visitors and hosts, and time available.
If you are interested in hosting international visitors for professional meetings, please contact International Visitors Coordinator Julienne Mascellino at (716) 883-1900, ext. 328, or jmascellino@iibuff.org. Please visit our Upcoming Delegations page to find out more about international visitors who will be in Western New York in the near future. back to top
Dinner Hospitality and Homestays
The International Institute of Buffalo frequently offers opportunities to welcome international visitors into your home for dinner or homestays. Visitors are usually either participants in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program or students at the University at Buffalo's English Langauge Institute. Whether for an evening or an overnight homestay, this is a great opportunity to learn more about life in another country, meet wonderful people, and create lasting friendships and memories.
If you are interested in hosting in your home, please fill out our online Survey for Prospective Home Hospitality Hosts. Staff of the International Visitors & Education Department will contact you shortly to inform you of upcoming dinner hospitality and homestay opportunities. back to top
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