I am forwarding this on to the list in hopes that some of you on it
might be able to host one or two of these students.
Fred Wolfe, Coordinator for Parish Life
University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation
www.uniluphila.org
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There is a group of Chinese students coming to the U.S. in July 16th
and they are looking for local American families to stay with.
(Please see more details below). I was wondering if you know people
who might be interested in having this cross-cultural communication
experience. Could you you please let them know of this opportunity or
suggest me a contact list so I can contact them directly?
Sorry this is such a short notice. I am trying to get 5 families in 4
days. I will really appreciate it if you can spread the word. Please
let me know if there is any questions/concerns. I would be happy to
answer any questions! My number is 267 994 8870. Everyone is welcome
to call any time of the day. I look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks so much,
Yidan
Information:
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Why Hosting a Student:
- Getting to know Chinese language and culture and extending your global view
- Meeting other families in the community and starting lasting friendships
- If you have kids, it will be extremely useful to introduce
international friends into the family for your kids. Our past
experience tells us that some children from hosting families start to
learn a foreign language, international trade or international law
after their interesting experience in this program!
- "Isn't it just nice to have one or two young people from China in
the family for a while?"
About this program:
7 Chinese junior high and high school students come to take English
classes and experience the culture for 2 weeks (July 16th-Aug 1st).
The school they come from is one of the higher end schools in
Guangzhou, China. They will spend time with host families at night
and in the weekend. I attached a "Tentative Itinerary"
and"Introduction to PeopleLink" which shows in detail how these two
weeks look like.
Criterion for a host family:
Families can host 1 or 2 students. There is a stipend of $20/night
for hosting 1 student and $30/night for hosting 2 students.
- Two or more related people in each family. (They don't have to
have a kid in the family to host a student). Please do let us know if
there is only one person.
- At least one native English speaker in the home (can be a child).
- Family agrees to speak English while the student is with them.
- Family agrees to treat their student like a member of the
family and have the student help with chores and participate in the
activities the family has planned for this time period.
- Student has their own bed in which to sleep. The student may
share a room with a child of the same gender. If there is no extra
bed, please let us know and we can work it out.
- Family provides all meals including a sack lunch for the day's
activities.
- Family provides transportation to and from the study center.
People link can cover the cost if families use public
transportation.The study center is on Penn campus.
