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Our families are all warm, friendly and safe. We have chosen them carefully, and most have been serving our students for several years. Many of our students make life-long friendships with their host families. They will provide you with a clean private room and good meals. We can accommodate all kinds of dietary needs, as long as you are very explicit about your needs and preferences.
The families don't provide laundry service as a part of the regular homestay, but some will do your laundry for a small price, or let you do your own in the home. Because you are in someone's home, you need to be respectful and considerate. Discuss any rules or procedures with them at the beginning. For instance, ask them how they feel about issues like your having alcohol in the house, bringing your friends over, etc.
Please respect their sleeping hours and meal times. If you are going to miss meals, be sure to let the family know in advance, since they will be preparing food for you. If you would like to bring a gift for the family, they will be very appreciative. They especially like things from your home, like specialty foods, chocolates, souvenirs, picture books, baseball caps, T-shirts, etc.
The homes are clean, safe and comfortable, but usually not luxurious. Most families have electric fans instead of air conditioning, and the majority do not have hot water for showers or washing. You may be sharing a bathroom with family members. If those things are problems for you, we can help you find other accommodations.
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