Everyone is welcome from all backgrounds! In Bridges we try to provide international students with three types of opportunities:
- Service.
BRIDGES INTERNATIONAL is a caring community of Christ-followers committed to SERVE, promote SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, build up STUDENT LEADERS, and create safe spaces for SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS. We are here to serve your needs. Whether that's rides to the grocery store, to get winter clothes, to check out a local church, help with english, etc., we are here for YOU!!
-Social Connections. Our events
03/26/2026
Another great Spring Break trip with Filter of Hope! Getting to know the community in Costa Rica and serving alongside the locals to provide clean water and a message filled with hope!!
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03/19/2026
Nothing like spending your Spring Break volunteering in the community with friends!! Had fun with this awesome group🙌🏻🙌🏻
We volunteered with Salt and Light and the Hope Center. Great places that always have a need for volunteers.
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🥮 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from Bridges International 🥮
08/22/2025
Start the semester with good food and good people at our International Student Welcome Cookout! No need to register, bring an appetite and friends 😁
Free food, games, and get to know the Bridges Community✌🏻
05/18/2025
Congrats on finishing another semester!!👏🏻
Sticking around this the summer? Wanting to stay connected to community? Summer Bridges is here for you!
Starting Tuesday, May 20th with weekly meet ups and additional hangouts! Summer Bridges will go till July 4th so join in on the fun.
Make sure to join the WhatsApp group chat to stay up-to-date on all things this summer👍🏻
01/31/2025
Not only do we have a love for community but also a love for FOOD! We still have spots open for our Hot Pot Party tomorrow at 6pm, only $10!!
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with us over a boiling pot of deliciousness.
Don’t eat meat? That’s okay! We have a table for those who don’t meat and fish.
Love spicy food? Can’t handle too much spice? Perfect! We will have plenty options ranging from non-spicy to super spicy broths. Something for everyone👌🏻😋
Reserve your space now by going to the link in our bio!
01/22/2025
Welcome back to campus! Hoping your Spring Semester starts off strong💪🏼
With classes starting, Bridges is also back in full swing with COMMUNITY GROUPS! We are excited to see you all again😁 If you haven’t gotten plugged into the Bridges community and want to check it out this semester DM us or join one of our Community Groups!
See you there✨✨
10/30/2024
🍂✨ Experience a Traditional Thanksgiving with us! 🍂✨
Join us on Sunday, Nov 17th at 6PM for a Thanksgiving feast, fun games, and stories about this beloved holiday 🦃 Whether you’re trying Thanksgiving for the first time or celebrating with new friends, this is a night for everyone to enjoy! 🍽️🌏❤️
📍Where: University Baptist Church (314 E Daniel St in Champaign)
💵Cost: Just $10
Bring your appetite, meet friends from around the world, and celebrate together! 🌟
10/10/2024
This Sunday night enjoy some time playing games and getting to know new people! All our welcome, just show up ready to have fun!
10/01/2024
Need a break from academics? Looking for new friends? Desiring deeper conversations?Come check out one of our Community Groups!
No need to sign-up/rsvp/commit, just show up when you can and participate as you like! There will always be tea, some kind of snack/food, fun, and asking questions about life, faith, and God through the lens of the Bible. People from all backgrounds welcome❤️
10/01/2024
Want to get away from campus? Want to plug into solid community? Come with us to Fall Getaway!
By Sunday, you’ll feel known, loved, and seen. Enjoy beautiful nature, great conversations, and fun with great people!
$99 covers the whole weekend (we will help get you a ride if you need it), and if it’s your FIRST TIME you can get 30% off with the code FIRST. (If finances are a concern, please DM us).
Sign-up link is in the BIO.