Archive for the ‘Homestay’ Category
By on January 1st, 2016
Why Homestays Are the Best Option for Groups
When organizing trips for groups of international students to go to the United States, you may be tempted to rent a block of apartments or to try to find a decent rate for a similar block of rooms in an extended stay hotel. You may even want to try to get dorms for your students in on-campus housing. However, all of these options are problematic for a number of reasons. Most apartments are unfurnished, and property management firms expect you…
By on December 23rd, 2015
3 Organizational Tips for International Student Group Trips
If your institution offers student group trips to the United States (or if you’re considering offering them) for study abroad and ESL studies, you can make your life easier as an organizer with a few simple tips. Just by following these, you’ll make your job easier and give your students a more fulfilling and educational experience. Get Help Placing Your Students in Homestays First of all, once you have everyone signed up for the program, it’s easy to find deals…
By on December 21st, 2015
3 Tips for Traveling With Student Groups
If you’re putting together a group trip to the United States to help your students learn the English language and gain invaluable experiences in American university classrooms, you’re definitely taking on a great project. Organizing this kind of trip can be a lot of fun, but it can also be very stressful if you don’t take care of a few essentials upfront. Here are our best tips for putting together a trip and traveling with student groups. Start the Visa…