And remember to be a friend. It's important to show true interest and not patronize. International students want a deep, personal friendship while studying here. Better one or two friendships, than ten acquaintances. A deep friendship can only develop if we're prepared for Jesus' sake to share and invest time.
Friendships grow as time is invested.
Here are some suggestions of activities you could do together. Pray for the international student regularly, in your devotions, family prayers and at church. When you go shopping together, you could point out inexpensive stores. Read their homework through and help them with the language. Visit each other, and get to know their friends.