Welcome to
ISI-Monterey
Who & What is ISI?
International Students Inc
Friendship Community Adventure Discovery!
International Students Inc, ISI, is a non-profit organization of volunteers working together to reach out and assist international university students. Our desire is to make friends with university students & visiting scholars from other cultures. This happens in many ways. It may start with initial assistance even before you arrive. It may also include help in learning how to survive once you get here and where to find things you need. And, for those who are interested, we'd love to create friendships, to invite you into our homes, to share what life is like in American homes but also to learn about you and your life, culture, family and homeland.
As volunteers, we do this because we truly enjoy interacting with people of other cultures and we look forward to helping those who come here to study & learn. . . expecting nothing in return. We are Christians, but because of our desire to be open & cross-cultural, it is our full intention to accept and appreciate everyone equally, from all walks of life, all cultures, and all beliefs.
We understand it can be very hard to adjust to a different culture and we want to help you make that transition. If we sent our young adults to live in your country, we would hope for the same.
Above all else, we hope that you will enjoy your life here and experience an accurate perspective of the US and it’s people.
International Students Inc
Friendship Community Adventure Discovery!
International Students Inc, ISI, is a non-profit organization of volunteers working together to reach out and assist international university students. Our desire is to make friends with university students & visiting scholars from other cultures. This happens in many ways. It may start with initial assistance even before you arrive. It may also include help in learning how to survive once you get here and where to find things you need. And, for those who are interested, we'd love to create friendships, to invite you into our homes, to share what life is like in American homes but also to learn about you and your life, culture, family and homeland.
As volunteers, we do this because we truly enjoy interacting with people of other cultures and we look forward to helping those who come here to study & learn. . . expecting nothing in return. We are Christians, but because of our desire to be open & cross-cultural, it is our full intention to accept and appreciate everyone equally, from all walks of life, all cultures, and all beliefs.
We understand it can be very hard to adjust to a different culture and we want to help you make that transition. If we sent our young adults to live in your country, we would hope for the same.
Above all else, we hope that you will enjoy your life here and experience an accurate perspective of the US and it’s people.
ISI is for YOU!
Our goal is to help international students feel comfortable and accepted - to make your time in Monterey the best it can be. As a new arrival, you may need help with airport/bus pick-up (in Monterey), temporary housing, assistance in your rental search, finding used furniture and more.
To get a better idea of all the things we do with & for international students, check out the adjoining pages: “What we like to do with students,” “Friendship Families,” and others.
For a fast visual of some of the adventures and gatherings we get to share, you can see pictures taken at www.isimonterey.smugmug.com. Please enjoy!
To get a better idea of all the things we do with & for international students, check out the adjoining pages: “What we like to do with students,” “Friendship Families,” and others.
For a fast visual of some of the adventures and gatherings we get to share, you can see pictures taken at www.isimonterey.smugmug.com. Please enjoy!
