Information for Prospective Host Families

Host Family Opportunities

• Academic year (9 months or longer). - Currently Unavailable
• One or more quarters (each quarter is 3 months). - Currently Unavailable
• Short-term cultural exchange programs (2-3 weeks).
  • Please email international@lowercolumbia.edu if you are interested.
• Emergency placement, back-up for host families on vacation (1-2 weeks).
  • Please email international@lowercolumbia.edu if you are interested.
• Friendship family. Provide friendship to an international student (does not live with you).
  • Please email international@lowercolumbia.edu if you are interested.

Apply to Become a Host Family!

• Submit Application
• Participate in a home visit, interview, and orientation
• Get matched with a student

General Information for Prospective Host Families

Host Family Preparation

Host families attend our host family orientation and receive a Host Family Handbook. Topics covered in the orientation and/or handbook include how to prepare for an international student, culture shock, policies and procedures, communication, cultural barriers, and more. For more information please see Information for Current Host Families.

What do Host Families provide?

• A private, furnished bedroom with desk and closet/storage space.
• Daily meals.
• Transportation assistance to and from LCC.
• Opportunities to participate in daily family life and celebrations.
• Engagement in local culture and community activities.

What is expected from students who live with Host Families?

• Participate in the daily home life and other activities of the host family.
• Respect and follow the host family's house rules
• Keep areas that they use in the home clean and orderly.