Since this program is not for sightseeing, you must stay in your assigned town for the duration of the program. Please refrain from willfull or selfish behavior such as taking trips on your own, asking your host family to take you places, etc. When you go out, you should let your host family know in advance. Participants who fail to understand the goals of this program will be expelled. In such a case, the student will not receive a refund for any of the fees paid to H.I.F. Furthermore, the student will be responsible for any additional costs incurred for lodging and transportation.
Host families are all volunteers.
Since H.I.F. cannot offer financial assistance to your host family, we ask that you do your best not to be a financial burden on them. Every host family is different. Do not compare your host family with other students'. You may hurt their feelings. As a member of the family, please make efforts to adapt to the family's schedule.