by Jodi | Aug 26, 2022 | Student
You should ask your homestay family about using the phone. Local calls are free; however, some families will tell you if they have house rules about the length of time you should talk on the phone. If you are making long-distance calls, we suggest that you buy a...
by Jodi | Aug 26, 2022 | Student
If you have a special dietary need such as an allergy to specific foods, or you are a vegetarian, please indicate this on your application form. This is important for us to know when we are trying to place you in a homestay. We will advise the family of your dietary...
by Jodi | Aug 26, 2022 | Student
Breakfast is usually at about 7:30am to 8:30 am on weekdays and later on the weekends. Canadians eat cereal or toast with tea/coffee, juice or milk for breakfast. It is very typical for each member of the family to prepare their own breakfast as everyone may be...
by Jodi | Aug 26, 2022 | Student
While it may be difficult for you to speak with your host family about difficult topics, we do encourage sharing your feelings. Local Coordinators are available to help you adjust to your host family and provide you with tips on how to communicate, as well as provide...
