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- How to Avoid the Host Family from HellAs an EFL teacher in Malta, I hear many horror stories about students and host families. One student discovered that her room was so tiny that she had to enter the room by crawling on the bed (the bed took up the entire room).
A Haitian Host Famiy is Urgently Needed for a 12 Year Old Earthquake SurvivorA 12 year old survivor of Haiti's January 2010 earthquake needs a host family in the Asheville, North Carolina area.- How to Get Along with Your Host FamilyA guide for having a good relationship with your host family during your study abroad trip.
Hosting Family for a Holiday Gathering on BudgetHosting family at your home for the holidays can be both a source of joy and stress. With careful planning and some changes to the large traditional dinner, you can enjoy a family gathering with less stress.- 7 Tips for a Successful Homestay in JapanDraws upon personal experience to give tips that will help others have a smooth, successful homestay while studying in Japan.
- Amantani, Lake Titicaca, Peru: My Relaxing Time With a Quechua Host FamilyThis is the story of my discovering peace and tranquility with a Quechua family on the island of Amantani in Lake Titicaca, Peru.
- Guidelines for an Exchange Student Preparing to Go AbroadAfter hearing of the acceptance from the exchange foundation and being given the host family information - it is important to get started and start step 0 of the exchange experience. Sounds daunting, doesn't it? Here are some tips.
- 2 Yearlong Exchange Programs for High School Students to ConsiderWant to go abroad, but not sure how? Exchange programs are the way to go. Here are two excellent programs to consider when planning your perfect exchange.
How to Prepare for a Year Abroad in FranceWhether you're studying abroad in France or just exploring the country, there are certain things you should know to prepare. Here's what to pack and where to go.- Cheap Travel Tips for a Summer Studying Abroad10 tips for students traveling to study abroad this summer who need to be budget conscious.
A Review of Pets Are InnPets Are Inn is a company that will place your dog with a host family who will care for your dog just as you would while you are away, so you don't have to worry about your dog not getting human companionship, or being stuck in a cage all day.
Student Exchange From an Insider's Perspective: Studying Abroad with a Host FamilyShe hopes that their experience in the United States, or their encounter with a fellow exchange student, might influence them to pursue peace instead of war.