Natalie writes about finding an old English assignment she wrote during her first weeks in Rennes and reflects on how close she's gotten to her host family over the past five months.
Living With a Host Family
Living with a Host Family
There is no typical SYA host family; they range from retired adults to families with many children. What they all have in common is the motivation to embrace an American teenager fully into their lives. Many of the SYA host families have been hosting for several years - some over two generations!
- What are the benefits of living with a host family?
- How does SYA select host families?
- How are host families assigned to students?
- Can I change my host family?
What are the benefits of living with a host family?
How does SYA select host families?
How are host families assigned to students?
Can I change my host family?
An Amazing Bond
My host family are the most forgiving and humorous teachers I could ask for, and the most wonderfully loving and hospitable family members I could imagine.
Phebe O. IT'22
John Bapst Memorial High School, ME
Read About host families from the SYA Campus Reporters
Natalie writes about a trip to Saint-Malo with her host grandmother, and describes the tour her host grandmother gave her of the town!
Charlotte writes about her host family's trip to Fustiñana, and reflects on how much she's grown since she visited the town during her first week at SYA.
Natalie writes about the importance of family dinners in her French host family experience.
Mimi writes about celebrating her 16th birthday in France with her host family.
Aaliyah B. writes about the conversations she shared with her host family at holiday dinners, and the meaning of the Italian word "chiacchere."
Celeste writes about her host family's love for music and how she has come to love the time they spend together playing guitar or attending concerts.
Olivia and her friend Grace introduce a host family to an American staple - breakfast for dinner.
Campus reporter Tara P. writes a letter to her host family both in Italian and in English
Campus reporter Quinn H. writes about her first impressions of her new home in Viterbo.
Phebe writes about experiencing Venice for the first time with her Italian host family.
Julia writes about overcoming her awkwardness by using dancing to communicate.