By on January 6th, 2016
3 Surprisingly Cool Things About Hosting an International Student
If you have a spare room and you live near one of the many fine colleges and universities in California, Arizona, or Florida, you should really think about becoming a host family for an international student. Why? Well, there are actually a lot of really cool elements and experiences that come with hosting international students that you may not have thought about before. Learn About Another Culture and Language First of all, a lot of the students who travel to…
By on January 4th, 2016
3 Tips for Hosting Students Learning English
Most of the students who take advantage of our placement services for homestays are coming to the United States to learn English as a second language. That means that most of these students have already had some English education, but they may not be fluent, especially in the first few days and weeks. Language immersion is an amazing thing, and you’ll be surprised at just how quickly your student starts to pick up more and more English. As a host…
By on January 1st, 2016
4 Mistakes First-Time Host Families Make
If you’re preparing to host an international student in your home, you’re probably pretty excited, but you might also be a bit nervous, too. A lot of host families have the best intentions, but they still end up making the same mistakes with their students. Here’s a quick guide to avoid the biggest goofs that first-time host families make. Speaking Way Too Loudly This is something almost everyone does when they speak to someone who doesn’t speak their language very…