What does living with a host family involve?
You’ll be a member of a family, sharing the joys and the responsibilities of family life. You should want to develop a friendship, exchange ideas, and give as well as receive. It’s up to you to adapt to your host family’s way of life, rather than the other way round, so the more you try to learn about their customs, diet, and habits, the more rewarding the experience will be for you and for your hosts. You might be the only American in the neighborhood, so you will be special! Being part of a host family allows you to experience a foreign culture in intimate and personal ways not open to the typical tourist. You’ll have fundamentally the same privileges and responsibilities as other children in your host family, so you must be ready to live by the host family’s rules and help with household chores. Please remember that since you’ll be a family member, not just a guest, you shouldn’t expect your family to keep you constantly entertained. There will be times when you’ll depend on your ow
