Archive for May, 2017

By on May 19th, 2017

Keeping Your Routine as a Homestay Parent

Everyone has their own unique routine. If you’re about to become a homestay parent, it’s important that you understand how to keep yours once this exciting new experience begins. Fortunately, as you’re about to see, it’s actually really easy to keep your routine as a homestay parent. Reach Familiarity Quickly The quicker your family and your international student are comfortable around each other, the sooner you won’t feel the need to be around them at all times making sure they’re…

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By on May 15th, 2017

How to Say Goodbye to International Students

By the time the day arrives when your international student has to leave for their home country, there’s a good chance you will have begun thinking of them much like your own children. Therefore, it will help a lot if you understand how to say your goodbyes. While it’s never going to be easy, the following should help a bit with the process. Ask Them What They’d Like to Do During Their Final Weeks Your international student may make it…

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By on May 12th, 2017

How to Learn About Your International Student’s Culture

It should go without saying that hosting an international student is going to give you an unrivaled education in a foreign culture. While that’s definitely something to look forward to, take measures so that you’ll have a much easier time asking your student questions. Read Up on What Other Students from Their Countries Have Had to Say Long before your international student comes to stay with you, you can begin preparing by doing some Internet searches for what other students…

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