Archive for the ‘Homestay’ Category
By on February 5th, 2016
Staying Safe in Your International Home
Working or studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity that can open doors for your future you didn’t know existed. When you are unfamiliar with your surroundings, or not fluent in the language, safety can be a concern. Most college campuses and workplaces have safety measures in place to protect their students or employees, but what about when you aren’t at school or work? Personal safety measures in America mostly amount to a basic practice of awareness, and these few tips….
By on January 8th, 2016
4 Benefits of Traveling With a Group and Staying With a Host Family
If you’re an international student and you want to improve your English speaking and writing skills, as well as gain a first-hand understanding of university life in the United States, you can benefit a great deal from spending a few weeks, a semester, or a year studying in the States. You may find, though, that you get more out of your stay and have a more enjoyable time if you travel with a group of other students from your country…
By on January 4th, 2016
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Homestays With Host Families
Whether you’re an individual student planning an educational trip to the US or you’re planning a trip for a group of students, you might not have considered all of the benefits and opportunities that come with homestays with host families near the college or university you’ll be attending. You’re Really a Part of the Family – From the Beginning It seems odd to step off a plane in a foreign country and then walk into a bunch of strangers’ home…