Evening with my Host Family
Posted August 5, 2019
A few weeks ago, my 6 year old host sister invited me to watch her sing at her school. Of course, I enthusiastically said...Tag: host family
When in Mexico
Posted July 24, 2018
The past couple of weeks in Mexico have gone pretty well! My classes have been very engaging. They are a mix of seminars and...
Not All Who Wander El Zócalo Are Lost
Posted July 12, 2018
Every Sunday Morning, at about 8:45 am, my host mom, a friend, and I embark on our Sunday adventure, beginning with Sunday morning mass....
Willie, I’ve A Feeling We’re Not In Chicago Anymore
Posted June 29, 2018
I have traveled to Mexico in the past, but never to Mexico City and never on my own. My mom and I planned to...
To homestay or not to homestay?
Posted November 16, 2017
Here in Paris, you have 2 primary housing options: living in a homestay or living at St. John’s University’s dormitory. From what I’ve seen...
Yum Paris
Posted December 12, 2016
Greetings from Heathrow International airport! I left my host family about four hours ago and am currently sitting in Heathrow airport in London, in...
Bienvenue
Posted August 21, 2015
by Annalie Jiang Oh Paris, how do I even find the words? After two days here, I can understand why it is the...
Hosting and Being Hosted
Posted December 30, 2013
Amy Glazier-Torgerson, Sciences Po Exchange, Fall 2013 I always knew that I wanted a home stay to be a key piece of my semester...
Five Things to Expect from Living With a Host Family
Posted November 5, 2013
Maddie Stuart, European Union Studies, 2013 1.) Some of their rules will seem silly—you still have to follow them. After being in college for two...