HOST FAMILY OVERVIEW

As a host family, you will gain friendship, understanding, knowledge and a connection to the world. You will experience new tastes and customs, and have the chance to practice your Amity Intern’s language. Your children will learn about different parts of the world from your Intern, and may receive extra help with their own language studies. Long-lasting relationships that may develop between your family and the Intern can lead to an ongoing exchange of friendship and hospitality. Your children may also benefit from having an international friend and a foreign pen pal. Learning about another culture may create new interests in travel and international issues. You may also gain a new perspective of Americans and American culture as seen through the Intern’s eyes. Perhaps you may broaden your own opinions, beliefs and values. We hope that a greater appreciation for diversity and the human spirit created by this exchange will touch your hearts and inspire your children.