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What to Expect From a Homestay Experience

What to Expect From a Homestay Experience

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April 22, 2014•2 min read

At ASC English, many of our students come from overseas for our ESL programs. For those students, we recommend Welcome to America Homestay services. A homestay program gives students the chance to live with an American family and learn more about American culture, all within a safe environment. Here is a look at what to expect from a homestay experience and how to get the most out of it:

What Is a Homestay?
A homestay is a type of accommodation for students studying abroad in which the student lives in the home of a host family. The family usually provides a set number of meals per day, plus a clean, comfortable place to stay. The families that provide homes for students through the Welcome to America Homestay program provide two meals per day plus a private bedroom. For study abroad students, homestays are ideal because they take away concerns about finding a safe neighborhood in a new city. They also offer a great way to experience real, day-to-day life in a new country.

How Can I Get the Most from a Homestay Experience?
One of the biggest rewards you can reap from your homestay is tons of language practice! Engage in English conversation with your host family as often as you can. Be sure to discuss your ESL class schedule with the family and ask about the house rules. Get involved with family outings and events whenever possible to absorb more about the city and culture. Offer to pitch in and help with household chores, and don’t be afraid to share things about your home and culture with your host family.

The team at ASC English is here to help smooth your transition to Boston in every way we can. Call us at (617) 860-3212 to learn more about our homestay recommendations and how to apply to our ESL and TOEFL iBT classes.


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Building upon a legacy of ten years of international ESL experience, ASC English has been supporting and providing educational services to international students in the Boston area since 1993. We have fostered a strong understanding of the needs of foreign individuals embarking on an education in the United States, and have developed a diverse range of services to help you through the challenges of succeeding in the American educational system. ASC English also runs a youth program for students grades 2-12. The A+ Program challenges young students while instilling valuable skills and confidence to take throughout life. We provide a fun, creative and supportive environment for students to discover a passion for learning. The US educational system is designed for the average student and limits many students‘ educational potential. We provide an intensive, advanced program that focuses on math and English to challenge students outside of their regular school curriculum. Our teachers are state certified and work in the best schools in the Boston area. We are dedicated to provide a challenging and stimulating academic environment aimed to supplement day-to-day classroom learning.

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What to Expect From a Homestay Experience

What to Expect From a Homestay Experience

ASC English Blogs
April 22, 2014•2 min read

At ASC English, many of our students come from overseas for our ESL programs. For those students, we recommend Welcome to America Homestay services. A homestay program gives students the chance to live with an American family and learn more about American culture, all within a safe environment. Here is a look at what to expect from a homestay experience and how to get the most out of it:

What Is a Homestay?
A homestay is a type of accommodation for students studying abroad in which the student lives in the home of a host family. The family usually provides a set number of meals per day, plus a clean, comfortable place to stay. The families that provide homes for students through the Welcome to America Homestay program provide two meals per day plus a private bedroom. For study abroad students, homestays are ideal because they take away concerns about finding a safe neighborhood in a new city. They also offer a great way to experience real, day-to-day life in a new country.

How Can I Get the Most from a Homestay Experience?
One of the biggest rewards you can reap from your homestay is tons of language practice! Engage in English conversation with your host family as often as you can. Be sure to discuss your ESL class schedule with the family and ask about the house rules. Get involved with family outings and events whenever possible to absorb more about the city and culture. Offer to pitch in and help with household chores, and don’t be afraid to share things about your home and culture with your host family.

The team at ASC English is here to help smooth your transition to Boston in every way we can. Call us at (617) 860-3212 to learn more about our homestay recommendations and how to apply to our ESL and TOEFL iBT classes.


Homestay experience expectationsBenefits of homestay programsWhat to know about homestay livingCultural immersion through homestayPreparing for a homestay experienceAdvantages of choosing a homestayInsights into homestay accommodationLiving with a host family tipsUnderstanding homestay environmentsKey aspects of homestay experiences
blog author image

ASC English

Building upon a legacy of ten years of international ESL experience, ASC English has been supporting and providing educational services to international students in the Boston area since 1993. We have fostered a strong understanding of the needs of foreign individuals embarking on an education in the United States, and have developed a diverse range of services to help you through the challenges of succeeding in the American educational system. ASC English also runs a youth program for students grades 2-12. The A+ Program challenges young students while instilling valuable skills and confidence to take throughout life. We provide a fun, creative and supportive environment for students to discover a passion for learning. The US educational system is designed for the average student and limits many students‘ educational potential. We provide an intensive, advanced program that focuses on math and English to challenge students outside of their regular school curriculum. Our teachers are state certified and work in the best schools in the Boston area. We are dedicated to provide a challenging and stimulating academic environment aimed to supplement day-to-day classroom learning.

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