How do you house a foreign exchange student from France?

Question

I think it would be fun to house one from FRANCE. I take French in my HS and I want one from France. I'm trying to convince my parents. How do I get one!?

Answer 1

In your search engine, just type "foreign exchange student " and also "become host family" and you'll come up with a lot of organizations that deal with arranging everything (visa, insurance, etc).

Then, once you have found some organizations that look nice, do a little research about them online. You'll probably also find forums where people give their opinion. Once you feel that you have found a trustworthy one, contact them. They will explain everything to you. Also, a representative will visit your house and interview your family. You will also be asked to attend a meeting where other host families to be will be able to get useful tips and ask questions. If they don't do any of that, don't trust them, as it also means they don't screen the prospective exchange students. Make sure they explain everything as to insurance issues.

You can also ask the language teachers in your school, they sometimes receive brochures about foreign exchange student programs.

EDIT: I just found these articles that you may find useful: http://www.ehow.com/how_2050363_host-for...

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Answer 2

Why don't you ask your teacher?  He/She might have some ideas about how to get a transfer. Better yet, ask your principal. He/She might have a list or something and contact your FRench teacher's supervisor. Your Board of Ed might have  some info, if not, they might have some experience in transfers. Good luck! Au revoir!

Answer 3

Why would your parents object?  If they don't want anyone else living in the house, give it up.  Otherwise, think to yourself what it means to learn to look at life from the perspectives of other people, and to help them look at things from your perspective.  The process is one of learning that you cannot get in school.

I think your interest in French makes a French student a logical candidate, but the experience would not be much different if the student were from Japan, Germany, or South Africa.

Answer 4

I don't think there should be a problem.

my daughter took Japanese classes and we are going to have a Japanese girl as foreign exchange student in our house in March.

You do not have to do much. Just remain the way you are.they want to see the way you live. You might have to take him out if you chose.

He will be your age, just like an other friend your parents are used to see.

You would learn how to be hospitable...Chances are, you will get a same opportunity one day.

Let you parents read my mail.It is only for a short period of time.

Good Luck

Answer 5

I'm french and with my town we have some exchange with an American, a German, and an English city. Maybe you have the same in you city.

You may go to your city hall and ask for the person who manage the exchange and for recieve a young french (if you have an exchange with french city) and maybe go their after.

Answer 6

Its not a pet, you know.  Having an exchange student is a big responsibility.  You have to feed and water him, and walk him everyday.  

Maybe we should get you a goldfish first.  If you take good care of the goldfish, then we'll talk about getting you a foreign exchange student.

Answer 7

Give them french fries, cheese, and wine; be rude and talk only in english (even if you know french).