Others are young couples with or without children. All are carefully selected to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment. On the AIFS program application you can express your preferences. Simply write the name of the person on your AIFS program application form and make sure that your friend does the same. Roommates are decided based on information given on the AIFS application.
First consideration is whether a student has requested a particular roommate.
Finally, interests mentioned on the application are matched. Homestay details are sent by mail approximately two weeks before departure to allow students to write an introductory letter to their hosts. Apartment assignments are given upon arrival in London. If you have requested a specific roommate, this will be confirmed in advance. If you have a friend of the opposite sex that you want to live near, indicate this on the AIFS application, and efforts are made to place you in a homestay in the same neighborhood.