Gold Level - Break and Weekend Home Stay Program:
What is the Break and Weekend Home Stay Program?
- The Break and Weekend Home Stay Program involves international students living with American families during some breaks and on weekends when hosts are available. Host families recognize and value the importance of cultural exchanges and often have children (whom as part of their overall educational development) they want to have direct and positive relationships with international students.
Who can participate?
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The Break and Weekend Home Stay Program is ideal for individuals and families from the Jonesboro Community who are interested in meeting students from other countries. It is open to all individuals and families who have a willingness and desire to serve in a hosting capacity.
What Do Break and Weekend Home Stay Participants Do?
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Break and Weekend Home Stay families should provide the following:
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A friendly, comfortable, and safe home environment for the student.
- Encouragement for the student to join daily family activities. (Example: Meals, Conversations, and Recreational Pursuits.)
Who are the Students?
- The International student participants who sign up are currently studying in regular academic programs at Arkansas State University. All of the interested international students must receive approval to participate in this program from Office of International Programs after filling out necessary forms. Students with medical problems or limited English skills will be included in the program only if the host family is willing to accept these conditions.
What are the benefits of the program for international students and host families?
- All participants will be exposed to the experience and the value of cultural exchanges. Students will be using English on a daily basis for the first time in a home environment. They will receive a complete immersion in American Culture, not the stereotypes found in television, film, and other media. Similarly, hosts families will be exposed to the other culture and will gain the satisfaction that their participation is helping the international student obtain a more complete and beneficial educational experience.
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