Archive for the ‘Become a Host Family’ Category
By on February 15th, 2016
5 Things to Do in Irvine
International students choose Irvine, California, for many reasons. California is a popular choice for its diversity, climate, liberal educations, and many exciting attractions. As a host family, it is tempting to fill up days with the sights and adventures of your local area to share with your international student or intern. But with their time spent hard at work or studying, narrowing down the must-see local spots is important. You don’t want to overwhelm your guest while they struggle to…
By on February 12th, 2016
Special Occasions with International Students
While you’re hosting an international student or intern, there may be a special occasion that your whole family will attend. This can be a great learning experience for your guest, but they may feel more confident if you explain the customs and expectations of the event before attending. They will also likely appreciate an offer of help in knowing what is an appropriate level of dress for the event. Weddings and Showers Weddings and Baby or Bridal Showers are very…
By on February 10th, 2016
After the Honeymoon
When your new international guest arrives, there will probably be a honeymoon period when everyone is excited by the newness and going out of their way to be pleasant and get along. Once this phase has passed and your days have settled into normal routines, you may find that being a host family is more challenging than it first appeared. If your guest’s great attitude suddenly takes a turn for the worse, or the difficulties of coordinating schedules are starting…