Archive for April, 2017
By on April 21st, 2017
How to Set Rules as a Host Family for International Students
While there’s a lot to look forward to as a host family, you’ll need to set ground rules at some point. Here are some tips to make this essential step as easy as possible. Make Sure Your Family Is on the Same Page In most families, house rules really amount to unspoken rules everyone learns over time. It’s very rare that they’re actually written down somewhere or ever reviewed or formally revised. This usually isn’t much of a problem, but…
By on April 19th, 2017
Understanding the Culture of South Korean International Students
Every year, thousands of host families will welcome international students from all over the world. In America, many of these students will come from South Korea. If you’ll be hosting one in the near future, it will help if you have a better understanding of their culture. They Tend to Study a Lot More Than Our Students While it’s tough to generalize, if you look at the average workweek in both countries, Koreans are much harder workers. Even though Americans…
By on April 17th, 2017
Weekend Ideas for Host Families and International Students
Being a homestay parent is a rewarding experience unlike any other. Here are seven tips for host families to entertain your guest on the weekends. Ask Them What’s on Their Bucket List Do this with your student early on. Depending on where you live, they probably thought of some places beforehand that they really want to see nearby. A lot of times, this will be a public area that won’t cost you a dime but may take up an afternoon…