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Episode Synopsis "What to Look for A Host Family"
The international student industry has exploded in recent years, with more and more agencies popping up to take advantage of the demand for study abroad experiences in the U.S. In these situations, the safety of both the student and the host family can be jeopardized, or the host family may feel ill-equipped or downright abandoned when challenges arise. Here are some good questions to have ready for an agency that you are considering hosting for: • Are they CSIET certified? • How does the stipend work? • What about safety, insurance, and legal documentation? • Who is responsible for insuring the student during his/her stay? • Does the company have background checks and other safety protocols in place? • Who is responsible for securing the student’s visa before they arrive? • How much is the stipend and when is it paid? Does the company issue a 1099? • If a student leaves early, is the stipend paid in full or prorated? • Does the company have a host family reference who can vouch that they were paid in full in the promised timeframe? Enter in a CSIET Certified Hosting Provider At AmeriStudent, we can confidently say that we are “walking the walk” in executing all the best practices in homestay services. We are proudly CSIET accredited, we are committed to safety, excellence, integrity, and efficiency, and perhaps most importantly, our team is 100% committed to supporting YOU! For more information please visit: AmeriStudent http://www.facebook.com/ameristudent/ 214 W Grand Ave Grover Beach, CA 93433 (877) 385-8425
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