How do you entertain a foreign exchange student?

How do you entertain a foreign exchange student?

20 Fun Activities for you and your Exchange Student

1. Attend the homecoming football game. Yes, that’s American football.
2. Get lost in a corn maze.
3. Carve jack-o-lanterns in October.
4. Bake some red apples.
5. Find a Drive-in Movie Theater.
6. Host a potluck.
7. Eat at a local Dairy Queen.
8. Give a tour of your hometown.

What should I do as an exchange student?

16 things to do with your exchange student

• National and state parks. Our parks are a treasure, and there’s one near you.
• Historical sites. Learn about American history at landmarks and monuments.
• State or county fairs. What’s more American than a fair?
• City mouse.
• Orchard.
• Museum.
• Fishing.
• Sporting events.

What do you do on a French exchange?

With a French student exchange, you choose your host family based on their profile. So you can find a host member in France living in a town or city where you would like to study but who also shares your interests and probably has a young person in the family the same age as you.

How do I host a French exchange student?

5 Host Family Tips for a Great Student Exchange Experience

1. Make Your Foreign Exchange Student Feel Welcome.
2. Prepare A Welcoming Bedroom For Your Foreign Exchange Student.
3. Help Them Celebrate Their Holidays and Traditions.
4. Help Them Avoid Culture Shock.
5. Learn To Avoid Miscommunication With Your Foreign Exchange Student.

How do I make exchange students feel welcome?

Making your student feel at home

1. House tour. Soon after your student arrives, take them on a guided tour of your home.
2. House rules. It’s important to treat your student like a family member, not a guest.
3. Welcome to the neighborhood. In the first few days, take your student on a tour of your community.
4. Share your traditions.

How does hosting an exchange student work?

Hosting opportunities range from serving a meal or providing an overnight stay to welcoming an exchange student into your home for a full year. Likewise, you can host a student for one semester or for the entire school year if you choose.

How do I find a French partner?

Where Can I Find a French Language Partner?

1. My Language Exchange. A user-friendly website complete with games, chat rooms, forums and lesson plans – a great conversation starter if you’re struggling for things to say!
2. Conversation Exchange.
3. InterPals.

How old do you have to be to be a host family?

18 years and older
The U.S. Department of State and CSIET require that AFS conducts criminal background checks for all members of the host family home aged 18 years and older.