homestay

Choosing between a homestay and an apartment when you study abroad can be a difficult decision. They both can influence your experience abroad and each option offers different opportunities. We…

When I decided to study abroad, I knew I wanted to do a homestay. There is no better way to immerse yourself into another country and culture than by living…

Studying abroad can be scary especially when you’re away from the comfort of your home. However, there are programs out there that offer homestays as a living option and in…

My mom studied abroad when she was in college. During that time, she lived with two sisters in Costa Rica. She always told me that she felt living with locals…

I’ve been studying abroad in Madrid for a week or so and I’m already in love. Having already studied in Barcelona, I felt that Madrid was the next level for…

Trust your heart As I stared at the housing application, I began to reconsider what I have always imagined myself doing: staying with a host family. A sea of doubts…

After two months of studying and living in Salamanca, I am here to tell you about my experiences in a homestay! When going abroad, you have the option of living…

“Good morning, London!” Every morning I wake and say (in my head) to London. Waking up early for class in very, very, very cold mornings is all worth it when…

With only a few weeks left in my study abroad experience, I think it’s time to highlight a major part of it: the apartment life! Upon entering the program, I…