By on April 19th, 2017
Understanding the Culture of South Korean International Students
Every year, thousands of host families will welcome international students from all over the world. In America, many of these students will come from South Korea. If you’ll be hosting one in the near future, it will help if you have a better understanding of their culture. They Tend to Study a Lot More Than Our Students While it’s tough to generalize, if you look at the average workweek in both countries, Koreans are much harder workers. Even though Americans…
By on April 17th, 2017
Weekend Ideas for Host Families and International Students
Being a homestay parent is a rewarding experience unlike any other. Here are seven tips for host families to entertain your guest on the weekends. Ask Them What’s on Their Bucket List Do this with your student early on. Depending on where you live, they probably thought of some places beforehand that they really want to see nearby. A lot of times, this will be a public area that won’t cost you a dime but may take up an afternoon…
By on April 14th, 2017
The Benefits of Being a Homestay Host Family
Is your family thinking about being a homestay family? If so, the following benefits will hopefully make it very clear that this is a great choice. You Get to Make a Dream Come True It’s easy to take for granted how amazing it is to live in this country. The truth is that there are countless people all over the world who are dying to come visit just once, and also to stay for a prolonged period of time. By…