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Having an extra teenager in your home will likely increase your household expenses, such as gas, water and grocery bills. Here is some guidance on how to best set financial boundaries from the beginning to ensure that both you and your student are on the same page.
Our guide to hosting
Student & host family expenses: who pays for what?
Making your student feel at home
Once your exchange student has had a chance to settle in, take some time to help them acclimate to your home. Share your house rules, explain what life is like in your community and discuss some important family activities.
Top tips for supporting your homesick student
Homesickness is the sadness and melancholy exchange students may experience when they are away from their family and friends. It can manifest in students in different ways. You may notice some of these patterns while others may not be so obvious. Either way, it would be best to speak with your student about these behaviors and emotions to understand how they feel.
Participation is important: help your student get involved locally
For many exchange students, feeling busy helps with their adjustment and makes them feel more at home. There are plenty of opportunities for students to engage in their communities.
Family relationships: helping your student create balance
Your exchange student may struggle with trying to stay connected to friends and family back home while also creating new friendships and family bonds in the US. Balancing time between family life, contacts abroad and teenage social life can be difficult to navigate.
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