What are the possible risks for student/guest?
There are two basic motivations for a family to engage in the operation of a homestay: • The family is looking to assist students, inject culture, and better understand the world and its people through a mutual exchange of traditions, knowledge and culture. • The family is looking to augment their income. Usually, a family bears a healthy mix of these two reasons in opening their home to students and international visitors. Occasionally, however, there are instances where a family, or individual, is looking only to capitalize on the financial opportunity and has little or no concern for the interests of the student. A student is encouraged to look at the history of students and guests that the family has hosted, and to ask for a reference from a student who has recently attended their homestay. If a family refuses to give a reference, a student is advised to stay away. Also, look for a contract that not only protects the interests of the homestay host, but also the interests of the stu
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