They have a desire to share their culture and have the ability to provide a safe, comfortable and loving home for the international student. Just as there is no typical American family, there is no typical host family. Retirees, single parents and young couples are all able to give an international student a good home. Some host families may not even have children of their own. Host families come from many walks of life and represent different generations.
Some host families live in small towns, while others live in cities.
Still others live in rural areas or on farms. Here's what host families say about the experience. All rights reserved.