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By on February 8th, 2016
Your Parents Are Hosting an International Student…Now What?
When your parents have decided to host an international student or guest in your home, you may have many different reactions all at once. It can be an exciting thing to consider, or it may make you wonder if you’re about to have your privacy invaded or lose some of the attention and luxuries you enjoy now. It is totally normal to worry that a new person in the house might cause some uncomfortable changes. There are a few things…
By on February 5th, 2016
Host Families with Children
When considering hosting an international student or intern, whether you have your own children can make a big difference for your decision, especially if they are younger children. It’s natural for a parent to be concerned about bringing strangers into the house with children, but the potential benefits your child can experience from being exposed to other cultures and languages are worth weighing. Young Children Young children, in the preschool or early elementary ages, are just starting to understand the…
By on December 25th, 2015
4 Ways Hosting an International Student Can Help You
There’s no doubt that homestays help international students learn English faster, get to know American culture better, and enjoy a more comfortable, less lonely trip abroad. Did you know, though, that choosing to host an international student can help you as much as it helps your student? In fact, there are quite a few ways that you can benefit from becoming a host family. Here are just a few… It’s an Unforgettable Experience First of all, having an international student…