Supper Clubs at Virginia Tech
About
Supper Club is an opportunity to expand your cross-cultural knowledge, make new friends, and have fun. You can experience what a home in the United States feels and looks like. Hosts are volunteers from a local church. They are excited to invite international students/scholars/guests to their home for an activity or meal 2 or 3 times this summer. You and 1 to 3 other international guests will be paired with a host home for the entire summer. Hosts and guests will meet each other at the Kick-Off supper (May 22) held at an outdoor shelter at the Blacksburg Municipal Park. After the Kick-Off supper, you will have 2 to 3 activities or meals with your hosts in June, July, and August.
Supper Club is an opportunity to expand your cross-cultural knowledge, make new friends, and have fun. You can experience what a home in the United States feels and looks like. Hosts are volunteers from a local church. They are excited to invite international students/scholars/guests to their home for an activity or meal 2 or 3 times this summer. You and 1 to 3 other international guests will be paired with a host home for the entire summer. Hosts and guests will meet each other at the Kick-Off supper (May 22) held at an outdoor shelter at the Blacksburg Municipal Park. After the Kick-Off supper, you will have 2 to 3 activities or meals with your hosts in June, July, and August.
Supper Club Expectations
- Guests must attend the Kick-Off event to participate in Supper Club.
- Guests will continue involvement by attending the 2 in-home meals on the designated dates.
- Guests are responsible to arrange transportation to their host home. Host families can help with transportation if necessary.
- Communication back and forth between host and guests is required before each meal.
- Guests who cancel the whole semester after signing up forfeit the privilege to participate the following semester. Students who miss 2 or more dinners forfeit the privilege to participate the following semester.
Important Dates
- The Kick-Off Dinner is where you will meet your hosts Saturday, May 22, 6:00-8:00 PM, Shelter 1, Municipal Park.
- Two or three dates in June, July, August for outdoor meals or activities at your assigned host's home. Dates to be determined by hosts and guests at the Kickoff Dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What happens at the Kick-Off? This will be a outdoor group gathering, including all the hosts and international guests involved in Supper Club for the semester. You will meet your hosts and the 1-3 other guests in your host home.
Together with your hosts, you will select dates to meet. You will also make plans for transportation. Dinner will be provided.
What happens at an in-home meal or activity? Expect a meaningful cultural exchange among you, the other international guests, and your hosts. You will not only learn about other cultures, but you will get to share from your own experience. Each host home may look a little different but, generally, you will share a meal together while talking and getting to know one another. Summer 2021 may include out of home activities. We hope that over the course of the semester you will find new friends and feel cared for.
What time of day are the in-home meals? Typically the meal is supper, but it could be breakfast, lunch, or supper. Your host will give you the exact time when you meet and communicate with them. Expect to spend around 2-3 hours at your host's home. Some activities will take longer or be earlier. This will be included in your planning with host families.
Who are the hosts? They could be a married couple, they could be a family with children, they could be roommates, or they could two or three friends. These people are local volunteers in the Blacksburg (and surrounding) area who love serving and hosting internationals in their home. All hosts consider themselves followers of Jesus and attend local churches that we, ISI at VT, partner with. They are honored to have you in their home!
What if I have an emergency? Your hosts will make Supper Club a priority and you should also. We have limited space in Supper Club, and we want to reserve it for people who are genuinely interested in this dynamic cross-cultural experience. Please schedule group meetings, meetings with your professors, and other activities around the dates and times of Supper Club. The host is making preparations to host you as a guest, and it would be considered rude to not show up. If you cannot attend one of the meals with your host because of an emergency, please contact your host immediately. They are cooking and planning for you. If they and the other students in your home are flexible, the date of the meal may be able to be changed.
How much does this cost?
This is free!
How will I get to my host home?
Your hosts are generously offering a meal and time in their home to you. We ask that if possible you find a way to get to your host's home if they are in the Blacksburg area. You could ride with other guests who have a car or use the BT. Your host may offer to take you back to your home after the meal. If your host is outside Blacksburg they will be providing you a ride unless you indicate that you have transportation. You and your host will plan transportation at the Kick-off meal.
What happens at the Kick-Off? This will be a outdoor group gathering, including all the hosts and international guests involved in Supper Club for the semester. You will meet your hosts and the 1-3 other guests in your host home.
Together with your hosts, you will select dates to meet. You will also make plans for transportation. Dinner will be provided.
What happens at an in-home meal or activity? Expect a meaningful cultural exchange among you, the other international guests, and your hosts. You will not only learn about other cultures, but you will get to share from your own experience. Each host home may look a little different but, generally, you will share a meal together while talking and getting to know one another. Summer 2021 may include out of home activities. We hope that over the course of the semester you will find new friends and feel cared for.
What time of day are the in-home meals? Typically the meal is supper, but it could be breakfast, lunch, or supper. Your host will give you the exact time when you meet and communicate with them. Expect to spend around 2-3 hours at your host's home. Some activities will take longer or be earlier. This will be included in your planning with host families.
Who are the hosts? They could be a married couple, they could be a family with children, they could be roommates, or they could two or three friends. These people are local volunteers in the Blacksburg (and surrounding) area who love serving and hosting internationals in their home. All hosts consider themselves followers of Jesus and attend local churches that we, ISI at VT, partner with. They are honored to have you in their home!
What if I have an emergency? Your hosts will make Supper Club a priority and you should also. We have limited space in Supper Club, and we want to reserve it for people who are genuinely interested in this dynamic cross-cultural experience. Please schedule group meetings, meetings with your professors, and other activities around the dates and times of Supper Club. The host is making preparations to host you as a guest, and it would be considered rude to not show up. If you cannot attend one of the meals with your host because of an emergency, please contact your host immediately. They are cooking and planning for you. If they and the other students in your home are flexible, the date of the meal may be able to be changed.
How much does this cost?
This is free!
How will I get to my host home?
Your hosts are generously offering a meal and time in their home to you. We ask that if possible you find a way to get to your host's home if they are in the Blacksburg area. You could ride with other guests who have a car or use the BT. Your host may offer to take you back to your home after the meal. If your host is outside Blacksburg they will be providing you a ride unless you indicate that you have transportation. You and your host will plan transportation at the Kick-off meal.
Where is the Blacksburg Municipal Park?
Address: 920 Turner St NE, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Address: 920 Turner St NE, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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