Tips for a Successful Experience

Enthusiasm
Sharing cultures means sharing in all the excitement of life. The more enthusiastic you and your family are, the better the experience will be for everyone involved.

Caring
Your student will require heartfelt support while he or she lives and learns far from home. Everything is new and with that comes both excitement and concern.

Involvement
You’ll demonstrate your desire to make your student part of the family by taking the same interest in his or her academic and social experiences as those of your own children.

Adaptability
A new family member will lead to new challenges for you and your family. It is essential that you remain flexible while new dynamics emerge in your home, setting firm rules but also remaining patient and understanding.
Depending on your daily routine, hosting a student may mean a couple more trips in the car, or a few extra helpings at the dinner table. Year after year, however, our host families say that the hardest thing about hosting is having to say goodbye!

If you have any other questions, please contact Todd Sasaki, International Programs Office, at 909-621-8308.