Our program is unique in many ways but one of the main ways in which it is unique is because we provide our students with a host family experience. The host family experience provides total immersion in language and culture. As a study abroad student in Guadalajara and Salvador, it enabled me to make wonderful relationships and enjoy my experience in a way I would not have. Our students find the experience daunting because of the language barrier. It can be nerve-racking living in someone else’s house. However, despite the challenges, it is a very positive experience because the care and concern the host families have for our students is clear. I am so very grateful to our host families for taking extra special care of our students on this trip. I am thankful for their time and energy. I know that the experience will continue to support our program goals of including helping people and cultures understand each other. Muito obrigada pelo apoio e carinho!
Our initial meeting
Julie and her host mother ZeZe
Sergio, Olivia, Analia and Shaun
James and Lyta
Khadirah, Suedes and Maekaylia
Eliane, Adrienne and Marlen
Maimouna and Daisy