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Student Guidelines:

• Please keep in mind that people in the USA are of diverse heritage. We do not place students in homestays according to heritage. It is illegal in the USA to address the race of our people.  Please do not ask us to address this issue for you.  Thank you for your kind understanding.

• Keep in mind that you are a goodwill ambassador for your country. Be considerate and cooperative whenever possible. Help your Host by washing your dishes and keeping your room clean and neat.

• Ask questions anytime you do not understand something. Also, tell your Host you do not understand rather than pretending that you do.

• Do not make special demands on your Host. You are to fit into their routine and schedules as a real family member would in their home. You are not a hotel guest with special privileges - you are a member of the household.

• Do not lock yourself in your room - try to communicate with your Host.

• Ask your Host what time to get up so you will not disrupt the family or household members.

• Please do not smoke in your Hosts home unless you have their permission. Many Americans are against smoking for health reasons.

• Take your identification with you at all times. Not your passport.

• Do not carry large amounts of cash. Seattle is a big city. Be careful.

• It is appropriate to offer to pay your own way to movies, restaurants or other family activities where there is a charge or fee involved.

• Do not make long distance telephone calls without permission.

• Women are treated with the same respect and consideration you would show to men. Americans are very aware of women's rights.

• It is important to say Thank you whenever anyone does something nice for you.

• Be flexible. Your Homestay Host may only be able to provide you with modest sleeping accommodations.

• Keep as quiet as possible after bedtime and come in quietly if you are late arriving home.

• Discuss meal times with your Host.

• Call if you will not be home for dinner or if you will be gone overnight.

• Respect your Host and their house rules.

• Use water wisely. Limit showers to 5 minutes.

• Ask before putting anything on the walls.

• Your Host will teach you your bus route to school.

• Pay all Homestay fees on time as per our agreement.

• Understand that Intercultural Homestays and Services, Inc. is not responsible for loss or injury, even if due to negligence on the part of the Host or student.

• You are responsible to reimburse the Host for repair and/or other costs incurred due to damage to the Host home.

• Inform Intercultural Homestays by phone or in writing if you are taking care of moving to another Host.

• Please tell you host if you are going to be out after dark. This is for your own safety.

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