The C-Ville Host Program matches you with a local American from the Charlottesville Community for friendship, mentoring, and cultural exchange.
A little about the C-Ville Host program: International Students Inc (ISI) has been matching UVA international students with local Americans for the past 27 years through the C-Ville Host Program (also known as the Friendship Partner Program). C-Ville Hosts are knowledgeable, welcoming volunteers who enjoy meeting new friends from overseas. Please confirm that you would like to participate in this Program by filling out the form linked below. Once confirmed we will be reaching out within the next month letting you know the family that you have been paired with for the C-Ville Host Program.
BENEFITS OF THE C-VILLE HOST PROGRAM Participating in this program allows you to:
Get better acquainted with American families, culture, and beliefs
Receive practical assistance as you organize your life in a new place
Receive mentoring, which will benefit your academic, business, and career pursuits
Exchange uniqueness of your culture with your Host
Enjoy meals, special events, and outings with a local family
Establish a warm relationship that can last for many years
Hosts and their international student friends usually call or text back and forth about once a week to establish a relationship that allows them to check in with each other, provide updates, and offer advice
Meet with your Host periodically during the semester as time permits typically once per month.
Would you like to be matched with a local family to enjoy a special meal with them during one of America’s favorite holidays?
Specific time and date to be arranged by you and the local family you are matched with.
Come have a delicious home-cooked meal, learn about the background and the meaning of the American Thanksgiving holiday, and enjoy your time with your host.
We will go to Sharp Top Trail on Saturday, October 28. We’ll arrive at the top AT SUNSET at THE PEAK of the fall colors!
You are invited to a fall-colors sunset hike with a 360-degree view. The mountain is located at the beautiful area called Peaks of Otter. The vistas at the top are spectacular and as good as any in Virginia. This trail is moderate to strenuous. Actual hiking time is 2.5-3.0 hours, and this includes 3.3-miles (5.3 km) with a 1,253 ft (382 meters) gain in elevation. This will be real hiking!
What to Bring: Bottled water, snacks, dinner in a bag (we will eat at the top of the mountain!) Hiking boots or athletic shoes, warm layered clothing (it tends to be windy and colder in the mountains). Feel free to invite other international students or scholar friends.
A Sunset hike in Shenandoah National Park, climb over boulder fields at BLACKROCK SUMMIT. Hike beautiful Mountain trails, and enjoy the breathtaking Sunset view.
JOIN US SATURDAY, September 23 AT 3:30 PM
MEET AT THE AQUATIC FITNESS CENTER– We will then use vans and cars to caravan up to the mountains. Directions will be provided. For those with cars, come to the AFC with your car and then we will see how many cars are needed— and leave unneeded cars in the stadium parking lot.
What will we do?
We’ll enjoy climbing and scrambling over boulders (optional). Our hike will provide you with the most expansive views in the Southern district of Shenandoah National Park! It is ideal for watching the sunset. As we enjoy the scenery, we’ll eat our bagged dinners together.
What to bring with you
Be sure to wear shoes that are good for hiking, bring some bottled water and some snack food to eat along the way. Bring your camera or phone—You will want to post some exciting photos!
Bring a bagged dinner that you can eat at the summit.
Enjoy a Delicious Dinner, Live Music, and a lovely atmosphere together at a beautiful American home with mountains in the background!
We are excited about starting the new school year. All UVA International students are invited to The WELCOME PICNIC Saturday, August 26 at 4:30 PM There are multiple pickup locations for the picnic PICK-UP LOCATIONS
If you can’t get to one of these pickup locations, please let us know by Thursday, August 24. Send your phone number and pickup location. If you plan to drive yourself, please reply to let us know. Maybe you can help transport other students and scholars? This picnic is for all international students and scholars at UVA. Students from around the world can come to ISI Activities and meet other students. Friendships are formed that can last throughout your time at UVA. Local American volunteers interact with internationals throughout the picnic. The event is free and no registration is necessary!
ISI would like to invite you to an Ice Cream Reception in the Gardens! This event is for new international students who will be attending UVA this year! It will be on the 19th of August, 2023 at 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM on Garden IX, just behind UVA’s West Range Cafe (211 McCormick Rd.).
Enjoy this 6.9-km out-and-back trail. St. Mary’s Wilderness is one of the most famous hikes for hot weather. This is a beautiful water hike that requires crossing cold mountain streams with NO bridge 🙂 The water is only 3 inches (76 mm) deep, but it will be refreshing. You’ll have to walk over slippery rocks and navigate over the stream. Are you up to the challenge?! You’ll need to wear water shoes or old athletic shoes that are okay to get wet. We will pass a Walmart on our drive, so those who don’t have the right shoes can purchase water shoes there ($15-$20).
On the way back from the hike, we will stop at a historic church in Staunton, Virginia, and eat a delicious dinner together! Meet at UVA Clock Tower at 9:00 AM Get back to UVA around 7:00 PM Register here If you have any trouble with registration, just email info@isivirginia.com and we will be happy to help. Registration cost: $15, which covers gas and dinner after the hike.
What to Bring: Water bottle, Lunch in a backpack to eat beside the Falls, Towel – leave it in the van/car in case you want to dry off before the return drive, water shoes or shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and $10 for water shoes.
JULY 4 WILL BE A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL INTERNATIONALS AT UVA WHO WANT TO EXPERIENCE A FANTASTIC CELEBRATION OF THIS AMERICAN HOLIDAY
ISI will head to the town of Scottsville (40 minutes south of Charlottesville) where we will get to view a classic, traditional parade right down Main Street. The Independence Day Parade has been celebrated in Scottsville for over 100 years and has become famous as one of the best small town parades in central Virginia.
Scottsville Independence Day parade of 1914:
After the parade, we will all gather at the home of a local government official who will host us for a picnic. Our host, Scottsville Town Councillor, Dan Gritsko, will share about how American small town government works–it might surprise you! We’ll also learn about the influence of faith on the founding of the nation.
After the picnic, we will have some fun picnic-style games including badminton, croquet & water balloons.
Please meet at the AFC Parking lot at 7:45AM on July 4 so we can drive together to Scottsville in time for the parade. Please meet us at the AFC and we will give directions out at the AFC parking lot. We will arrive back at UVA around 2:30PM. Here are some items you may want to bring with you:
$7 cash to share the cost of the event.
If you have a car, please bring it, so you can help provide rides.
A folding chair or blanket to watch the parade and enjoy the picnic – optional.
Sunscreen (maybe even an umbrella) for sun protection.
Delicious vegetarian food will be available. Also add that nice picture of students.
In order to help plan for this event, please email us at family@isivirginia.com and let us know if you can come and how many people will be with you.
THIS WILL BE YOUR BEST OPPORTUNITY TO REALLY EXPERIENCE AMERICAN CULTURE AS WE CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY
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Nuke’Em and Pickleball game night!
Last Updated: September 5, 2023 by admin
ISI Sports Club
We’ll enjoy a fun, informal, practice game. Advanced and beginner players are welcome.
Every Monday 5:30-7:00PM at “The Park,” UVA’s athletic facility (next to the Law School) at 698 Massie Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
We’re going to teach some sports that are popular in America, like ultimate frisbee and spike ball. We’ll play soccer as well!
Last Updated: July 26, 2023 by admin
C-ville Host Program
The C-Ville Host Program matches you with a local American from the Charlottesville Community for friendship, mentoring, and cultural exchange.
A little about the C-Ville Host program:
International Students Inc (ISI) has been matching UVA international students with local Americans for the past 27 years through the C-Ville Host Program (also known as the Friendship Partner Program). C-Ville Hosts are knowledgeable, welcoming volunteers who enjoy meeting new friends from overseas.
Please confirm that you would like to participate in this Program by filling out the form linked below. Once confirmed we will be reaching out within the next month letting you know the family that you have been paired with for the C-Ville Host Program.
BENEFITS OF THE C-VILLE HOST PROGRAM
Participating in this program allows you to:
Last Updated: December 17, 2023 by admin Leave a Comment
Thanksgiving Dinner 2023
Would you like to be matched with a local family to enjoy a special meal with them during one of America’s favorite holidays?
Specific time and date to be arranged by you and the local family you are matched with.
Come have a delicious home-cooked meal, learn about the background and the meaning of the American Thanksgiving holiday, and enjoy your time with your host.
Please register HERE
Last Updated: October 31, 2023 by admin Leave a Comment
Fall Colors in the Blue Ridge Mountains!
We will go to Sharp Top Trail on Saturday, October 28. We’ll arrive at the top AT SUNSET at THE PEAK of the fall colors!
You are invited to a fall-colors sunset hike with a 360-degree view. The mountain is located at the beautiful area called Peaks of Otter. The vistas at the top are spectacular and as good as any in Virginia. This trail is moderate to strenuous. Actual hiking time is 2.5-3.0 hours, and this includes 3.3-miles (5.3 km) with a 1,253 ft (382 meters) gain in elevation. This will be real hiking!
Meet at UVA’s Aquatic Fitness Center at 12:30 PM
Get back to UVA around 9:30 PM
This hike is FREE!
REGISTER HERE
What to Bring: Bottled water, snacks, dinner in a bag (we will eat at the top of the mountain!) Hiking boots or athletic shoes, warm layered clothing (it tends to be windy and colder in the mountains). Feel free to invite other international students or scholar friends.
Last Updated: October 3, 2023 by admin
Sunset Hike September 23, 2023
A Sunset hike in Shenandoah National Park, climb over boulder fields at BLACKROCK SUMMIT.
Hike beautiful Mountain trails, and enjoy the breathtaking Sunset view.
JOIN US SATURDAY, September 23 AT 3:30 PM
MEET AT THE AQUATIC FITNESS CENTER – We will then use vans and cars to caravan up to the mountains. Directions will be provided. For those with cars, come to the AFC with your car and then we will see how many cars are needed— and leave unneeded cars in the stadium parking lot.
What will we do?
We’ll enjoy climbing and scrambling over boulders (optional). Our hike will provide you with the most expansive views in the Southern district of Shenandoah National Park! It is ideal for watching the sunset. As we enjoy the scenery, we’ll eat our bagged dinners together.
What to bring with you
REGISTER HERE
COST: $15, which covers National Park entrance fee and fuel costs.
Last Updated: September 5, 2023 by admin Leave a Comment
Welcome Picnic
Enjoy a Delicious Dinner, Live Music, and a lovely atmosphere together at a beautiful American home with mountains in the background!
We are excited about starting the new school year. All UVA International students are invited to
The WELCOME PICNIC
Saturday, August 26 at 4:30 PM
There are multiple pickup locations for the picnic
PICK-UP LOCATIONS
Van 1
3:50 PM – The Flats at West Village iOS maps | Google maps
4:00 PM – U-Heights bus stop on Colonnade Dr. iOS maps | Google maps
4:10 PM – Copeley Bus Stop on Seymour Rd | Google maps
Van 2
3:50 PM – IRC on Sprigg Ln. in front of Munford House iOS maps | Google maps
4:00 PM – UVA’s Aquatic Fitness Center
4:10 PM – Eagles Landing Clubhouse iOS maps | Google maps
If you can’t get to one of these pickup locations, please let us know by Thursday, August 24. Send your phone number and pickup location. If you plan to drive yourself, please reply to let us know. Maybe you can help transport other students and scholars?
This picnic is for all international students and scholars at UVA. Students from around the world can come to ISI Activities and meet other students. Friendships are formed that can last throughout your time at UVA. Local American volunteers interact with internationals throughout the picnic. The event is free and no registration is necessary!
Last Updated: September 5, 2023 by admin
Ice Cream Reception in the Gardens for New International Students
ISI would like to invite you to an Ice Cream Reception in the Gardens!
This event is for new international students who will be attending UVA this year!
It will be on the 19th of August, 2023 at 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM on Garden IX, just behind UVA’s West Range Cafe (211 McCormick Rd.).
New friends, live music, and FREE ICE CREAM!
For questions or inquiries, email info@isivirginia.com.
See you there!
Last Updated: August 15, 2023 by admin Leave a Comment
Saint Mary’s Wilderness
Enjoy this 6.9-km out-and-back trail.
St. Mary’s Wilderness is one of the most famous hikes for hot weather. This is a beautiful water hike that requires crossing cold mountain streams with NO bridge 🙂 The water is only 3 inches (76 mm) deep, but it will be refreshing. You’ll have to walk over slippery rocks and navigate over the stream. Are you up to the challenge?! You’ll need to wear water shoes or old athletic shoes that are okay to get wet. We will pass a Walmart on our drive, so those who don’t have the right shoes can purchase water shoes there ($15-$20).
On the way back from the hike, we will stop at a historic church in Staunton, Virginia, and eat a delicious dinner together!
Meet at UVA Clock Tower at 9:00 AM
Get back to UVA around 7:00 PM
Register here
If you have any trouble with registration, just email info@isivirginia.com and we will be happy to help.
Registration cost: $15, which covers gas and dinner after the hike.
What to Bring: Water bottle, Lunch in a backpack to eat beside the Falls, Towel – leave it in the van/car in case you want to dry off before the return drive, water shoes or shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and $10 for water shoes.
Last Updated: July 19, 2023 by admin Leave a Comment
Fourth of July Parade and Picnic for International Students and Scholars!
JULY 4 WILL BE A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL INTERNATIONALS AT UVA WHO WANT TO EXPERIENCE A FANTASTIC CELEBRATION OF THIS AMERICAN HOLIDAY
ISI will head to the town of Scottsville (40 minutes south of Charlottesville) where we will get to view a classic, traditional parade right down Main Street. The Independence Day Parade has been celebrated in Scottsville for over 100 years and has become famous as one of the best small town parades in central Virginia.
After the parade, we will all gather at the home of a local government official who will host us for a picnic. Our host, Scottsville Town Councillor, Dan Gritsko, will share about how American small town government works–it might surprise you! We’ll also learn about the influence of faith on the founding of the nation.
After the picnic, we will have some fun picnic-style games including badminton, croquet & water balloons.
Please meet at the AFC Parking lot at 7:45AM on July 4 so we can drive together to Scottsville in time for the parade. Please meet us at the AFC and we will give directions out at the AFC parking lot. We will arrive back at UVA around 2:30PM. Here are some items you may want to bring with you:
Delicious vegetarian food will be available. Also add that nice picture of students.
In order to help plan for this event, please email us at family@isivirginia.com and let us know if you can come and how many people will be with you.
THIS WILL BE YOUR BEST OPPORTUNITY TO REALLY EXPERIENCE AMERICAN CULTURE AS WE CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY