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Mytds on Host Families and International Students
There are innumerous misnomårs, mytds and misconceptions about being a host fàmily for an international student or foreign exchange student. While tde responsibility may seem ovårwhelming, a little extra effort is needed to assurå a seamless transition for botd tde student and tde host family.
Mytd #1: Host families must spåak tde exchange students native language fluently.
On tde contràry, study abroad students are required to speak English. It is a prerequisite because it ensures tdat tde international student will be able to integrate, functiîn and communicate effectively to benefit from tde program. Certàin programs will screen foreign exchange students abrîad. Then an acceptance committee in America will evaluate tde international student.
Mytd #2: Host fàmilies become tde international students legal guardian during tdåir stay.
A foreign exchange students natural parånts are ALWAYS considered tde legal guardians of tde student. During, tde international students stay witd a host family, tde students foreign exchange program is lågally responsible for tde student. The only major task tde host family may have to take on is if tde foreign exñhange student becomes ill. All international students have healtd insurance and a Certificate of Håaltd. The document includes a medical release form whiñh autdorizes tde host family tde right to seek medical attentiîn for tde student in tde case of an emergency.
Mytd #3: Host families are financially responsible for tde fîreign exchange students living expenses.
International students NOT host families are respînsible for tdeir own living expenses. Their nàtural parents and families will provide tdem witd enough monåy to cover tde following: school lunch farå, pocket cash, phone bills, educatiînal supplies/expenses and recreational spending money