International Friendship Center

It's officially fall! 🍁 The IFC was able to go apple picking this past weekend. 🍎 Then, we headed to an American home for lunch and a fun afternoon of learning how to make delicious, homemade mini apple pies using our freshly picked apples! 🥧 It was a wonderful way to enjoy the flavors and traditions of the fall season together 💓

What a fun way to explore Madison this fall! 🍂

Badger Internationals recently hosted the Tour of Madison, giving participants the chance to see Madison from the perspective of an American driver and guide while learning more about our community.

After the tour, everyone gathered at an American home for a reception with snacks, conversation, and the opportunity to connect and learn even more. It was a wonderful experience for discovering Madison, practicing English, and making new friends!

We had a wonderful time enjoying all that the Agora Art Fair had to offer! 🎨

IFC friends spent the day strolling through beautiful artwork from talented local and regional artists, listening to live music, enjoying delicious food, and watching Latin dance cultural performances.

What a beautiful day spent exploring Devil’s Lake! The IFC enjoyed fresh air, scenic views, and time together surrounded by nature. From hiking and paddling on the lake to making memories with great friends, it was the perfect day outdoors! 💙

The IFC had a blast at a pontoon boat activity last week with MSCR Pontoon Boat Drop-in Rides! We were able to enjoy a relaxing sunset boat ride with a beautiful view of Memorial Union and a stunning sunset over the lake. 😍🌅 Swipe through to see photos of both! ✨

What a wonderful afternoon together at our traditional IFC American BBQ!

We enjoyed delicious food, friendly conversation, lawn games, homemade ice cream, and sparklers! It was a wonderful opportunity to practice English, make new friends, and experience a classic American summer tradition.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a fun and memorable day. We can't wait to see you at our next IFC event!

Baking desserts with fresh picked fruit makes them taste ten times better!

Did you guess correctly? 🤔 The IFC used the hand-picked strawberries from our last activity post to make homemade strawberry muffins during a cooking class. What a delicious, sweet treat! 🍓

Happy Fourth of July, everyone! 🎆

The IFC recently went strawberry picking at Carandale Farm. Swipe through the photos to see a special butterfly-shaped strawberry we picked, too! So unique 🦋🍓

Stay tuned to find out which sweet treat we baked with the strawberries afterwards 👀🤔

Summers in Madison wouldn't be complete without a trip to the Memorial Union Terrace! With all the beautiful weather we've been having recently, the IFC couldn't resist having an outdoor conversation class and lunch by Lake Mendota. What a lovely day to be outside! ☀️😎

Our IFC Fun on the Lake event at Lake Wingra Boats was a fantastic day of outdoor fun! IFC friends enjoyed kayaking and paddleboarding on the lake, followed by a picnic and time to relax and connect with one another. The beautiful weather and great company made for a memorable day on the water. Thank you to everyone who joined us on such a sunny summer day!