Month: January 2019

Episode 15: Emotional Bonds and Departure Rituals for When Students are Leaving

January 28, 2019 Homestay Kitchen Family bonding, Long-term hosting, Short-term hosting 00:32:12

In this episode, Erin gets ready to say goodbye to one of her long-term students. To Mary’s surprise, Erin didn’t cry during the episode, but trust that this is an emotional experience for Erin who bonded so deeply with her homestay daughter. Before we get to that experience and what Erin has planned for her goodbye, we take a look at Mary’s more practical and level headed approach. She’s not a hugger, but she may be turning to the dark side.

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Episode 14: Applying to Be a Homestay Host

January 21, 2019 Homestay Kitchen Long-term hosting, Short-term hosting 00:38:57

In this episode, we steer you through the journey of applying to become a homestay host to an international student. It’s quite the process as you do need to be vetted to host students, especially underage students, but don’t let that scare you. Every school will have a different protocol, but there is an application process you should go through. Once that is done, the rest of your homestay adventure will be less stressful. So grab a pen and get ready to jot some notes down on becoming a homestay host!

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Episode 13: Resolutions, Goal Setting, and Fears for Hosting your First International Student

January 14, 2019 Homestay Kitchen Long-term hosting, Short-term hosting 00:33:57

In this episode, we are refreshed from our break and ready to tackle the fear of having a student in your home for the very first time. If one of your goals for the year is to become a homestay host, we help you dive into the unknown. What is it really like to have a stranger in your house? How do you get around that fear?

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