Dinner with 12 Strangers
Want to have ‘Dinner With 12 Strangers'? The Student Alumni Association invites you to be a part of one of the most exciting and innovative student programs at FIU, Dinner With 12 Strangers.
 | What is “Dinner With 12 Strangers”?
This FIU tradition gives alumni and community partners the opportunity to host a dinner for 12 FIU students. The goal is to make our ever-growing community seem a little smaller by having graduates and professionals share their on-campus and career experiences with our students. The program provides an opportunity for a great evening of socializing and networking. | | | |
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Who can host a dinner?
All FIU alumni and friends are welcome to host a dinner. Each dinner can have one or two hosts, if you chose to partner with another graduate. |
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Where is the dinner held?
The dinner may be hosted at your place of work, home, or on campus. We allow our hosts to select the location. In the event that you would like to stay on campus, we can reserve a room for you with four (4) weeks notice. |
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How much does it cost to host a dinner?
The cost of each dinner will vary and is the responsibility of the host. Some dinners have consisted of a backyard BBQ at a private home, pizza party on campus, and catered event at a local restaurant. We recommend the dinner be casual and provide plenty of opportunity for networking.
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How are the students notified and selected to attend?
SAA will email all current members with an invite to this event. The location will only be disclosed to students that have confirmed their attendance. In the invite, we will include a brief biography of the host. If the host would like to meet 12 business students, for example, we will include this information in the event notice.
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What happens at the dinner?
Hosts are asked to open the discussion by having every student introduce themselves. As dinner is served, the host can talk about various topics ranging from the importance of networking to sharing tips for successful job searching. At the end of the event, hosts are encouraged to share their business cards, ask for resumes, and discuss possible internship or job opportunities.
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When can I host a dinner?
The Student Alumni Association plans ten (10) dinners a year. If you are interested in hosting, please email Dianne Valdivia (valdivid@fiu.edu) with your preferred dates and times. We recommend that the dinner take place on a Wednesday or Thursday evening and begin no earlier than 6:00 pm
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 SAA members smile for the camera with host and Alumni Association Board Member, Carlos H. Hernández, BBA ’97 (Vice President, Banco Popular N.A) |