Home Away From Home

Make new friends, learn about a new culture and have some fun. By facilitating meaningful conversations and through shared experiences on and off campus, Suffolk’s Home Away From Home program fosters supportive relationships and cultural exchange between international and domestic students.

Are you an international student interested in making new friends? Are you a student from the U.S. interested in learning about a new culture? Join the Home Away From Home program! The goal of the Home Away From Home (HAFH) program is to foster supportive relationships and cultural exchange between international and domestic students.

Home Away From Home matches international students with students from the U.S. to provide an opportunity for students to share their cultures and get to know people from around the world. This program provides international students with valuable information and the opportunity to meet and socialize with American students. If you have questions or are interested in joining the program please complete the form or email ISSO


Home Away From Home Participants

Helpful Resources

International students are an integral part of the Suffolk Family. Suffolk provides on-going support for international students; both academically and socially to help with the transition to life in the U.S. If you're struggling with the adjustment, it's important to remember that you are not alone, and that helpful resources are available.

Upcoming Activities & Excursions

HAFH Kick-Off

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
9th Floor Student Lounge
73 Tremont St.

Get out of Boston: Trip to Salem

Saturday, September 30th, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Salem, MA

Get out of Boston: Apple Picking

Friday, October 6th, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Smolak Farms, North Andover, MA

International Education Week: International Night

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Keches Room, Sargent Hall

End of Semester Celebration

Thursday, November 30th, 2023
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
9th Floor Student Lounge
73 Tremont St.

Nominate a Student

Do you know a Suffolk student that you think would benefit from participating in the Home Away From Home program?
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