What Effects the Coronavirus COVID-19 Has On Homestay - EP 47
What Effects the Coronavirus COVID-19 Has On Homestay - EP 47
Helllllloooooo! Long time no chat! We were scheduled to come back in early March and then the pandemic struck. Now we ar... Read more
8 Apr 2020
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16mins
End of the Student Homestay Experience
End of the Student Homestay Experience
It's coming to the end of the year and some students may be leaving or some students may be heading home just for the wi... Read more
9 Dec 2019
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28mins
Boundaries and Rules During Homestay Experiences
Boundaries and Rules During Homestay Experiences
Boundaries. We've all got them or we should all have some in place. There are limits and rules to all sorts of things du... Read more
2 Dec 2019
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42mins
Dealing with Homesickness
Dealing with Homesickness
At one point or another, whether you as the host knows it or not, your student will get homesick. Sometimes it'll show t... Read more
25 Nov 2019
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25mins
Long Term Students vs. Short Term Students
Long Term Students vs. Short Term Students
So what defines a short term student and a long term student? Mary defined a short term student as being anywhere less t... Read more
18 Nov 2019
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23mins
Experiences of Being a New Homestay Host from Jennifer Longworth
Experiences of Being a New Homestay Host from Jennifer Longworth
In today's episode, Erin had work to do, so Mary got to chat with Jennifer Longworth from Lexington, Kentucky. A new hos... Read more
12 Nov 2019
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37mins
Food & Meals for Your Students
Food & Meals for Your Students
How do you meal prep for your students? What do you incorporate into your meal plans for them? Food is a big factor when... Read more
4 Nov 2019
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41mins
Fearless Communication Skills and Owning Your Moxie with Heather Thompson
Fearless Communication Skills and Owning Your Moxie with Heather Thompson
One of the major challenges of hosting international students is to navigate the language barrier. Communication is key ... Read more
28 Oct 2019
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50mins
10 Steps of Culture Shock
10 Steps of Culture Shock
Culture shock can come in many different forms, not just language for international students. From food, to hygiene, and... Read more
21 Oct 2019
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35mins
Cultural Expectations with Master Homestay Host Tatiana Robertson
Cultural Expectations with Master Homestay Host Tatiana Robertson
When you decide to host international students in your home, it's not an easy decision, especially if this is your first... Read more
14 Oct 2019
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55mins