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Host
Families
Families
that would be suitable homestay families are those that can:
- provide moral support and advice regarding
day-to-day concerns that may arise. Living in a foreign country,
even for this brief time span, can be a lonely and intimidating
experience. The host family will share their lives with the C-corps,
Jr. student. Not only will this help the student overcome homesickness
and become quickly adapted to American life, but the student can
become immersed in American family life. The host parents become
the exchange student’s parents and, indeed, the host family
becomes a substitute family. The exchange student looks forward
to being included in family activities, including chores.
- provide room and board for the duration of
the commitment that has been made to the host school. A C-corps,
Jr. participant should have a room of his or her own.
- arrange some means of transportation between
the host family’s home and the host school, either school
bus, walking, or bicycle.
Sources of Advice
and Support
Homestay families can offer advice and support as the assistants
adjust to living and working in the community. Whenever possible,
questions or concerns of a personal matter should be addressed to
homestay family, whereas professional questions or concerns should
be addressed to the host teacher or C-corps, Jr.administration.
For example, if there are specific questions
about the host community, the assistant should ask a member of the
host family. If there is a question about teaching responsibilities,
the assistant should ask the mentor. If there is a question about
the C-corps, Jr. program, ask the C-corps, Jr. administration.
Host
Family Brochure
Host Family Forms
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