By on March 13th, 2026
Your First Week in a US Homestay: What International Students Should Expect
You worked hard to get here. The visa. The tests. The applications. The goodbyes. And now you are finally on your way to the United States, or maybe you just arrived. You have two suitcases, a new school ahead of you, and the address of your host family. Many international students wonder the same thing before arriving: “What will my first week in a US homestay be like?” Starting life in a new country always comes with adjustments. During your…
By on June 2nd, 2017
What to Do When Your Host Student Isn’t Working Out
For most homestay parents, the thought of hosting an international student is absolutely thrilling. Unfortunately, it sometimes won’t work out. In which case, you’ll need to understand the following. Understand That Sometimes These Things Happen There are all kinds of reasons international students and their hosts families don’t work out. It happens all the time every single year. This is just the nature of hosting programs. It’s not perfect so these situations arise. Also, just because there haven’t been dramatic…
By on May 29th, 2017
6 Things Homestay Hosts Should Have for Your International Students
Hosting an international student is a lot of fun. You have a lot to look forward to with this experience, but the following will make it even easier to properly prepare for it. A Bed and Their Own Room This isn’t just a pleasant courtesy. There are laws regarding hosting international students. While most companies that support these programs do a great job, the State Department also plays a role in ensuring that students are provided with proper living arrangements….