Welcome to Global Connections!

Global Connections is a non-profit organization in Bowling Green comprised of various churches and ministry organizations that are made up of volunteers who care deeply about the well-being, success, and safety of international students at Bowling Green State University and others from the international community in Bowling Green. We have a caring heart for you, and we want to make you feel welcomed for however long you stay in our community.

International students are important to us as guests in our country and town. We believe that their presence is a blessing and opportunity for us to learn more about their cultures and about them as a person. Befriending them and serving their needs is a fulfilling and life-affirming experience.


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Welcome New International Students!

We're looking forward to meeting you!  Stop by the GC Info Table in Founders to connect with us and to pick up a GC Student Welcome Packet and GC Welcome Bag.
 

NEW STUDENT ACTIVITIES

GC Info Table in Founders: 7/30 - 8/15 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Stop by the Table--we'd love to meet you!  At the Table, you'll be able to sign up for bank and store runs, receive information about Global Connections and about Bowling Green, look through apartment rental information, sign up for GC new student activities and more.

Bowling & Pizza: Tuesday, 8/5 @ 7:00 pm
Meet us in the Founders' lobby at 6:45 pm for a fun night of bowling and pizza.  Sign up at the GC Info Table.  Cost: $6

Get-to-Know-BG Scavenger Hunt: Friday, 8/8 @ 7:00 pm
This is your chance to explore Bowling Green in a fun way as you race against other teams to find objects throughout town. Sign up at the GC Info Table. Meet in Founders' lobby at 6:45 pm.   Sponsored by CRU, a GC Partner.

Mudhens' Baseball Game: Saturday,  8/9 @ 7:00 pm
An opportunity to have some fun watching Toledo's semi-professional baseball team! Space is limited, so sign up soon at the GC Info Table.  Meet in the Founders' lobby at 6:00 pm.  Cost: $9

Mystery Night: Sunday, 8/10 @ 7:00 pm
A night of food and mystery!  Sign up at the GC Info Table.  Meet in the Founders' lobby at 6:45 pm. Sponsored by InterVarsity, a GC Partner.

Global Connections' Free Pizza & Raffle Welcome Night: Thursday, 8/14 @ 6:00 pm
Join us for free pizza, drinks & a raffle as we welcome you to Bowling Green!

Free Food & Furniture: Saturday, 8/16 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Come on over for a cookout and a chance to get free furniture and household items for your apartment. Held at Grace Brethren Church, 121 S. Enterprise.  GC volunteers will assist you in moving your furniture and household items to your apartment. For new students only!  Sponsored by Grace Brethren Church, a GC Partner.

Look for us at GradStep Registration on Sunday, 8/17 & Monday, 8/18.

Cookout & Campfire in the Country: Saturday, 8/23 @ 5:00 pm
Relax with a cookout, a campfire and some fun games in the country!  Sign up at the GC Info Table.  Meet in the Founders' lobby at 5:00 pm. Sponsored by InterVarsity, a GC Partner.

Barn Dance: Saturday, 8/30 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm
All international students are welcome to join us for Global Connections' annual Barn Dance.  Join us for some outdoor fun at the beautiful country home of some GC volunteers.  Line and square dancing, great food, volleyball, boating, horseshoes, corn hole and more!

 

Contact Information: Julie George 419-494-3077 jgeorge@globalconnections-bg.org
519 West Wooster Street ~ Bowling Green ~ Ohio ~ 43402

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