Welcome to the International Friends website. International Friends is a Christian ministry to international students, scholars and their family members in Columbia, Missouri - home of the University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College. It is a work in progress, so check back frequently for changes and new activities. We hope your stay in the Columbia, Missouri area is a pleasant one and we want to work toward making connections between internationals and the American community.

Let us help connect you with Americans that care about you, want to learn about your culture, make friends with you and assist you in your cultural journey.

If you'd like to have your name added to our International Friends E-Newsletter mailing list just click on the "International Friends" on the top right of the screen and then click on the "Contact Us" page to send us your e-mail address or to send a message of any kind. We'd love to hear from you.