Kennesaw State University will be hosting a group of students from Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) from February 10th to March 2nd, 2024. Homestay hosts are needed for the length of their program!!
The homestay host provides a place to stay, of course, but also gives the student a glimpse into “regular US life.” Hosts can be families, singles, couples . . . all types of hosts are welcome.
The responsibilities of the hosts are:
Pickup student at KSU Center on Saturday evening, February 10, 2024. Drop-off student at KSU for departure on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Provide a (private, furnished) bedroom and (private or shared) bathroom during the length of the program.
Provide access to wifi, utilities, kitchen, and laundry facilities.
Provide transportation to and from the Kennesaw campus Monday-Friday for 3 weeks. Classes begin at 8:30am, and are usually finished by 2:30; however, students can stay on campus until the workday is through to be picked up.
Provide breakfast (continental – cereal, toast, tea, etc is fine) every day and dinner every weeknight. Lunch is provided on campus on weekdays, and lunch and dinner on weekends is on their own. It would be helpful if you could take the student to the grocery store once or twice so they could purchase food for these days. On both weekends of the program, students will have optional activities on Saturday.
In general, provide a welcoming atmosphere for the student. They want to feel at home and want to know about you and your life, and they want to share their own life with you!
Hosts will be paid a $900 stipend.
It is possible to host more than one student. This is actually encouraged as these students might be a little nervous and shy at first. The only stipulation is that bedrooms cannot be shared, and male and female students will not be housed together.
If you are interested in hosting or have any further questions, please reach out to Jennifer Hosier, director of Intensive English Program at Kennesaw State University with details provided below.
Jennifer L. Hoosier
p: 470-578-2214
e: jhoosier@kennesaw.edu