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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 March 30th, 2015
How to Overcome Problems with an Exchange Student
A foreign exchange student coming to a new country will definitely experience some obstacles. It is up to a host family to provide a stable, positive environment for their student, but sometimes no matter how much effort is put forth, an arrangement joust may not be ideal for either party. The following information is designed to help families overcome any issues they might have with their student, in order to facilitate the best possible experience for everyone. Homesickness It is…