What we’re about
There are over 80,000 college students and 40,000 Interns (doing internship at different institutions) in Washington, DC! This is a Meetup group for students at all colleges and universities across Washington, DC - including students at community colleges, 4-year universities, and semester/summer in DC programs - to connect with one another, expand their networks, and experience DC together!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- College Students Language Exchange [18 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE]Refer Eventbrite Ticket Link, Washington , DC$15.00
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/language-exchange-happy-hour-and-friending-tickets-422698842617). RSVPing only on the Meetup Page doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. If the link doesn't work please Copy and Paste the Ticket link in Google to see it.
ABOUT THE EVENT
As you all remember well, this event used to bring out hundreds of people every week. However, it was discontinued last year for obvious reasons and we couldn't gather that many people now, because of restrictions. Hence, we are downsizing and caping the number of attendees. We have super limited spots and advance ticket purchase is required.
During this unprecedented time we were in lockdowns/confinements and we were not able to stay in touch with our old friends (as we used to) and couldn't make new ones. That is why we came up with the FRIENDING part. We have a lot in common :- We speak different languages, we represent different cultures, we lived/travelled to different countries, we appreciate different accents, we are internationally minded.
HOW IT WORKS : We will try to assign tables for each represented languages and will direct attendees to their respective tables accordingly. All languages are welcome! However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that particular language, you would like to exchange.
After the formal session, we will rotate attendees from table to table. So that everyone meets everyone. During this session, we use our Lingua Franca, i.e, English. You would get to meet your future friends/acquaintances/buddies/pals /partner-in-crimes or may be more:) To hang out/go out or do things together, like Biking, Hiking, Skiing, Traveling,.....etc. Also, this is an ideal event if you are new in town or not!
If you are between 18 and 21 years of age, you would get a student discount, which is $5 (Proof of Student ID is required) . However, this ticket is only cover. It doesn't include the food and drink specials. But you can purchase food at the bar. NO ALCOHOL AT ALL.
Rules to abide :
- Event is 21+ (bring ID).
- Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to exchange with others as well.
- We all are native speakers of one or two languages and be willing to help others and try to accommodate as much as possible.
- If you don't speak the other person's required language, LEAVE THEM ALONE.
- Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion.
- This is a face-to-face language exchange event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message.
- Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box.
- We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via (info@merevents.com).
- When you get there, we greet you and take you to your respective group.
- Don't be shy of your local languages. We have diplomates assigned to different countries, who would love to practice your languages.
- Please be patient for the first 30 minutes, up until your language speakers get there and till we assign all tables.
Refund & Ticket Resell
All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.
FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK AND PURCHASE TICKETS. IT RULES
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