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all want to ensure that you have an enjoyable homestay experience while
you study at VEC. If you have a clear understanding of your responsibilities
and privileges, it will be easier to maintain a close and friendly relationship
with your host family. Please take a moment to read the suggestions
below.
- Spend
time with your hosts and participate in the daily family routine.
- Adapt to your
new lifestyle and join in activities in the homestay.
- Speak English
in the homestay whenever possible.
- Tell your hosts
if you will not be home for meals.
- Call if you will
be home late.
- Discuss weekend
or vacation plans in advance.
- Ask you hosts
before you invite friends to your homestay. Offer to help with
preparations if your friends stay for a meal.
- When you leave
your homestay, take all of your things and leave your room tidy.
- Do not lose your
house key, or loan it to anyone else.
- You are responsible
for the cost of all transportation and long distance telephone calls.
You can purchase a telephone charge card for international calls.
- Your hosts are
not required to provide transport or entertainment. If they
invite you to go out, you should offer to contribute towards the cost
of the excursion.
- You should keep
your room neat and clean. Offer to help with some chores around
your homestay.
- Don't be shy.
It's your home, too, so relax and get comfortable.
- If you leave
your homestay before the end of your term, you must inform your host
family at least two weeks before moving. A form must be completed
and signed by your host parents. You can get this form from
the homestay coordinator.
- Please tell the
Homestay Coordinator about any problems with your homestay.
We are here to help you have an fun visit!
Information
About Homestays in Vancouver
Vancouver
English Centre
250
Smithe Street
Vancouver,
BC V6B 1E7 Canada
Tel.:
1-604-687 1600 Fax: 1-604-687 1660
Email:
info@vec.ca
© 2005 Vancouver
English Centre
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