By on April 22nd, 2016
For many host families, just getting the chance to converse with an international student and provide them with their immediate needs is more than enough. They are happy to experience the quick, four to ten-week average stay, and be a bright spot for the student during their international study experience. And that is a perfectly okay way to be a great host family. But others may want to find ways to be more involved, especially if you are hosting a…
By on April 20th, 2016
Say the words “Los Angeles”, and you instantly paint a picture in anyone’s mind of Hollywood glitz and nightclub glamour. As an international student’s host during their time studying here, you might find yourself dispelling that notion more than once. As you know, there is far more to Los Angeles than celebrities and traffic. USH encourages you to plan family outings that include your international guest, to introduce them to the culture and events that they won’t see at school….
By on April 18th, 2016
University of California Irvine, or UCI, is one of the top choices for international students from around the world. This award-winning university has developed some of the best international studies programs available, and because of its location, so near to Los Angeles and many other popular Californian destinations, it’s a hotspot for international students who want the most cutting edge education they can get. Many of these UCI students choose to stay in housing accommodations that allow them to live…