Irvine is an affluent suburban city in Orange County, California, United States. Irvine is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master- planned urban communities, according to cityofirvine.org Irvine is home to the University of California, Irvine (UCI).
Students from all over the world come to study at the best universities in Irvine. UCI is ranked 14th among the nation’s best public universities and 49th among all national public and private universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report. For international students hoping to further their education in the Unites States, the challenges and obstacles can be great. That’s where USH comes in, making the experience of finding great host families and matching them with terrific students seamless and simplified.
Hosting a student is a rewarding and memorable experience. Homestays may include a single host, couple, large or small families. A homestay with an American host family gives international students the chance to interact with the local culture and people.
Are you interested in becoming a host to a foreign student in Irvine Area? Now you can take that extra room in your home and become a host of an international student.
Here is a list of some of the institutions we serve in Irvine.
- Hancock International College - Irvine
- Irvine Valley College
- Kaplan Irvine
- LASC Irvine
- UC Irvine Extension
We can connect you with school schedules, student itineraries and visiting countries that ideally match your interest and timetable. Before confirming a student with you USH will provide you with the student whose profile information matches with yours and you can decide if this is a good fit for you and your family.
With 15 years experience, USH has developed a seamless process that makes the entire hosting experience a true pleasure. Here are the benefits.
- To create long-time and lasting friendships between your family and student
- Opportunity to learn new culture, language, food and traditions
- Share American culture, traditions and values with a foreign student
- You can enjoy the cross-cultural exchange within your homes
- Have a new member in your family
- Make a difference in the world and contribute to global peace
- Hosting provides a way to earn extra income as long as you'd like
If you are interested in exchange student program and become a host family in and around Irvine area, please contact us. For more information please visit our FAQ Page.
