Every single year, there are thousands of students from around the world that enter into student foreign exchange programs. Basically, students travel to other countries to learn other languages or cultures while attending a year at school in that country. Going to the United Kingdom as a student has some specific challenges, but if you are hosting a student from the United States or any country, there are a few tips that can help you get through the process. Hosting a student does require some diplomacy as things are going to be new for the both of you. Hopefully, these tips can help you.
Remember the Student Is the Guest
One thing that you will have to remember is that the student you are hosting is the guest in your home and they may not be ready for the challenges coming at them. Even if you have a great family with a husband and kids of your own, the student may not be used to that style of family life. Keep an open mind and make sure the student feels at home and that feeling must come from all the host family members.
