This was my son's first time coming to US and that also alone so I was a little worried for him before he came, especially because he was going to stay there for 6 weeks. Ia ensured me, before coming, that she will take care of him during his stay and she stood up to her word. She showed my son around not only the whole of Pasadena, but other cities he was interested in like La Canada (JPL), his laptop and phone had stopped working when he came to US so she took him to Glendale for his appointment at Apple. Took him to Beverley Hills. She showed him around the neighborhood (in her own car), took him to different restaurants, helped with the groceries, laundry showed him the movie theater.
For my son, it was, obviously, a cultural shock, since he had come a long way from India and this was his first time here. Under Ia, that cultural shock came out to be positive, meeting her family showed him the kind of family I would have personally wanted him to see and her family was just as good. Ia listened to all his requests and made sure that he did not have any problems. I can happily say that my son got to see the positive side of USA and I would say that was all because of Ia's contribution.
From the first day to the last day his experience was positive.

All-in-all the host was wonderful.

If he gets to come to Pasadena again some time, I'll ensure he only comes to Ia's place.