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Conversation Partners Program
Conversation Partners Program
An Opportunity To 
- Get to know someone from a different culture
- Explore the world through sharing of culture, conversation, and friendship
- Develop language skills
- Develop a life-long friendship
- Increase cross-cultural competencies
- Engage in a meaningful learning experience
Expectations
- Meet with your partner at least once a week for one hour each week and commit to a one semester involvement
- Have fun! Attend free events on campus or in the community
- Share, share, share so that your partner can come to a deeper understanding of each others cultures
- Use some of the suggested conversation starters
- Complete an evaluation of your experience at the end of the semester
How To Get Involved
Complete and return the Conversation Partner program application
Domestic Conversation Partner Application
International Conversation Partner Application
Contact Amber Colello at acolello@kent.edu or 330-672-2480 if you need more information.
What Students Have To Say:
“I was excited to meet someone from a different culture. I really enjoyed it and gained a friend.”
“My expectations were to learn about another culture and more about my own from another perspective. My expectations were met and I made a friend too.”
“It was great! We were from different parts of the world but had so much in common.”