Homestay.com now offers the functionality to book Mon-Fri type stays with our hosts, an ideal solution if you need a place to stay during the week but are happy to return home for the weekends.
Erasmus allows you to experience first hand other European cultures, to live with fellow Europeans and of course improve your language skills. It may well be one of the most enjoyable experiences from your time in University, with memories lasting long beyond graduation. If you’re looking for a reason to choose homestay to further enrich this amazing experience, keep reading......
Samuel, 21 from France wanted to live with a host family to improve his English. He decided to stay with Kait and her family in Belvedere a 35 minute train journey to Central London. Kait, her husband Joe and their daughters provided him with lots of opportunities to practice his English conversational skills. He stayed with them for 3 weeks and didn't want to leave...
Melissa from the US studied abroad for two semesters. Firstly in Florence, Italy and then Dublin, Ireland. Going abroad is an exciting adventure, and the first step is deciding what to bring. Here are her tips on how to pack for a semester abroad:including her actual packing list.
I'm not going to lie to you--going abroad is one of the most challenging things I have ever done, and it was all due to culture shock. I truly believe that if I had known more about culture shock before going abroad, I would've been better suited to handle how hard it was. So with that being said, here is my 10 step guide to culture shock for study abroad students.
Satoshi recently traveled to London in order to study differences in medical procedures between the UK and Japan. During his two week adventure, he also visited local villages, made many friends, and enjoyed all that London has to offer.
Satoshi recently spent a month in Irvine, California to observe medical procedures at the University of California, Irvine. During his time here, he learned a lot about American culture and experienced the area through a local's eyes.
Melissa, currently in her second semester abroad, discusses the top nine most unexpectedly shocking things she experienced when first moving to a new country.
I am an American student studying in Dublin for four months. At first glance, it didn't seem terribly different from the States. But looking closer, it's the subtleties that really make it different. Here are six things I've noticed.