Welcome to the Columbus International Program

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to Promoting International Understanding through Intercultural Exchange. For over 38 years we have provided opportunities for international professionals from around the world to gain valuable insight and experience through our professional exchange programs throughout central Ohio.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, August 8th, 2010: 12:30pm

A "Jamaican Picnic"

Topiary Park

480 East Town Street

Columbus, OH 43215

The event will be catered by "Jerk Pit Culinary and Catering." Kirk Teape, our Jamaican participant, will be giving a presentation on his home country. To attend, please RSVP via email (cipcols@aol.com)

As a reminder, the event is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

Topiary Park Map

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 : 5:30-7:30pm

An International Taste of Columbus

36th Annual International Buffet and Silent Auction

OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.

6565 Kilgour Place

Dublin, OH 43017-3395

Last year, over 300 individuals participated in the silent auction and enjoyed the international buffet. Come this year to sample some of the finest food in Columbus.

Register online and save $5.00 person.

New Participants this Summer

see Participants page for more information

  Gunnel Kronberg from Stockholm, Sweden

  Dirk Kaiser from Kassel, Germany

Kirk Teape from Jamaica

News

A Farewell to the Tajik Delegation : 6/21/10

On Monday, June 21st, about 35 people attended and bid farewell to our friends from Tajikistan during a dinner and presentation at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau.  

After a wonderful dinner, the delegation on Tajikistan gave a presentation full of interesting facts on their country. The presentation included a discussion on the country’s history, culture, and religion. The delegation also showed pictures of universities, government buildings, and the beautiful mountains that cover over 90% of the country. 

Through the help of a translator, guests were able to ask questions about the government and religious state of Tajikistan. The questions concluded with each member of the delegation naming and explaining their current professions. 

As the night finished up, the delegation thanked and gave a thoughtful gift (a plate adorned with a map of Tajikistan) to their host. We have enjoyed their company over the past three weeks and hope they enjoyed their experience here in Columbus as well.