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Why a homestay?
The homestay program is a unique opportunity for host families to actively experience true intercultural exchange within their own homes. Participants learn about the language and lifestyle of the United States firsthand from their host families. Each family member and each participant, acting as both ambassador and friend, learn from each other. Compass-USA host families believe that hosting a student is an important way to provide a rewarding and mutually beneficial experience for themselves and the participants.
Live and Learn - with loving support from our Host Families, our participants genuinely experience American life at it’s best!
If you have questions about being a host family- Read on! We have some of the answers.
If you have more questions-please give us a call or drop us an email.
We love host families and we love students.
We especially love bringing you together
for a unique and special homestay experience. Please just ASK Us!
What information do the students receive about the homestay?
Prior to their arrival, the students and host families receive a handbook and a list of our homestay guidelines. Some of the key points include:
Host families are VOLUNTEERS.
They live in all types of American homes.
The student may share a room with a host family child but will have his or her own bed.
American host families vary greatly. Some families are headed by two parents while others are single parent families.
Many of our host families have children; although some do not. Should the student be placed in a home without children or without children whose ages approximate the student's, the student will be introduced to other American teens.
The student will not be treated as a guest, but as a member of his or her host family.
The student will be included in the daily activities of the host family, but since many host parents work, family members may not be available to entertain him or her at all times.
The student is expected to interact and talk with the host family as much as possible.
The student is expected to obey host family rules such as curfew and smoking in the house.
What about insurance?
A comprehensive plan for medical coverage is available for all participants. They are insured for illness, injury, and loss of life. The coverage begins and ends on their flights to and from their home country.
How much does it cost to host a student?
Normally, it is relatively inexpensive to host a Compass-USA student. Occasionally, some of our teenage boys are big eaters and they may raise your food bill a little bit. The students bring their own spending money so they can pay their admission to extra activities and special events. Some families find that they spend a little more because they do more activities during the homestay so they incur additional expenses for their own family members.
Why do the students choose to participate in a homestay?
The Compass-USA student is coming to your home to learn about living in a different country. The impressions of our country that your international student will take home will be primarily formed through his or her relationship with your family and community.
What are the students like?
Our students come from many different cultures and family circumstances. Just as all Americans are different, so are all of our students. Many of our students are teens with specific likes, dislikes, interests, habits and customs that are likely to be charming however different from your own.
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