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A Life Changing Opportunity
WHY SHOULD I HOST A STUDENT? To...
Invest in the life of an international student
Expand your family's horizons through hosting
Liven up your daily routine
Enhance your communication skills
Develop understanding
Cultivate life-long friendships
See your surroundings with a fresh perspective
Gain an international network of friends
DO I QUALIFY TO BE A HOST?
In order to host an international student, you must be able to:
be a willing volunteer in the program
pass a criminal background check
provide character references
participate in an in-person interview with a program staff
treat the student as part of your family
transport the student to/from school and extracurricular activities
provide a bed (can be in a shared room with someone of the same gender within 2 years of age)
provide breakfast and dinner (if a family dinner takes place, meals outside the home are the responsibility of the student.)
START YOUR HOST EXPERIENCE BY:
Contacting our office at (314) 429-7070
Emailing us at info@cagsl.net to request more information
Completing the Becoming a Host Family Application below