Comments on: What's the best way to become a host for a foreign exchange student?

By: Melissa L

Melissa L — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:51:59 +0000

speak with the guidance councelor at your local high school.
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By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:05:59 +0000

Yes they have but they inspect you home to make sure every thing is on the up. Most likely they will not let you sponsor an exchange student.
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By: Genetic Chaos

Genetic Chaos — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:45:59 +0000

You're still not going to get laid.
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By: bigone#111

bigone#111 — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:18:59 +0000

Learn Manners!! thats all.
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By: stradfan90

stradfan90 — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:32:59 +0000

I think you should call and ask some good schools around your area. They are ALWAYS in need for new hosts. Of course, they will inspect your place and I think you will have to sign some paper and then answer some questions.
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By: coorissee

coorissee — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:27:59 +0000

Ask your school to put you in touch with last year's host family. See what pointers they can give you. Ask them for resources. Also, ask what country the student will be from and do *your* homework! Good luck!
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By: Kittie

Kittie — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:59:59 +0000

my sister in law used to place students. i have had one and my bro in law too. his was 10 months and our was an immediate reassignment. we had her for 5 months.
AYA was the company. contact any local school, they will know the info and might know of a child in your area that needs placement for the upcoming school year.
my sis in law had one twice and was single at the time. as long as you are financially able of sustaining yourself and helping them that is all that matters. background check may be necessary. the students are required to pay for most of their expenses. you are required to only provide 1 meal or 2 for them. but just let them join in the swing of things and you will find a routine that fits you both. Good luck. email me if you have more questions. I just through away a referral slip too!
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By: Pink H

Pink H — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:19:59 +0000

contact the nearest school. I have had friends that hosted exchange students but theschool always made sure there was another child near the same age as the exchange student.
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By: Sky

Sky — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:43:59 +0000

Hey,
I can definitly help you out, i just had a german exchange student stay with me for the past year.

First off, we used YFU(youth for understanding). You can chose your student, they will send you a few different profiles and you choose who you want. Some students wish to stay for 2 semesters, other kids only want to stay for 1. As for financial aid with food, no. It is your responsibility. You are going to be volunteering to take in a student, so you shouldnt take on something you cant handle. Here are some tips if you do have the student come:

First off, when they arrive, maybe have some pictures of your community on the walls in their room. Have a map of the united states and make an "X" wherever your town is. Have a bowl of interesting candy on their desk as well, try to look for exotic/plain out weird candy, that way the exchange student gets a taste of the different candies in the US. Our exchange student loved it, he had never seen a few of the things we had.

Next, make sure to treat them as family all the time. If you give chores to your other children or would give chores to children if you had some, give the exchange student chores. They want to feel at home and if you give special treatment they will enjoy it yes, but they will begin to get antsy in their free time as did our student. If you would ground one of your kids for one reason, ground the exchange student for that reason if they do something wrong, dont feel bad because they arent really your kid, they are living with you for a year, so they are for the time.

Next make sure to get them involved with school. Work it out so you know what sports/clubs your student participates in at home, so that when they arrive you can take them to school and sign them up for those same activities and maybe some others that sound interesting.

Take your student to large cities in the US. If you can, go to New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and places like that. Take them to the tourist spots, show the white house and stuff…taht stuff seems boring to us, but it is incredibly amazing to them.

email me if you have more questions
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By: Boaz

Boaz — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:30:59 +0000

Get a list of universities/colleges in your area and tell hem of your intent.
They will do a background check and after the necessary clearance they will set up a meeting and assuming that there is mutual interest, they will advertise it through their admissions office.
Boaz.
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