If you have a welcoming home and would like to "adopt" a new family member, now is your chance.
The Parkland College is looking for families that would enjoy hosting and welcoming international students in their homes.
Hosting a homestay is a great learning experience for both the international student and family says William Litchfield, Director of Advancement.
"Currently we are looking for a family that will host one male student from India starting January, 2011."
The reasons are varied as to why a student opts for a homestay.
Litchfield says, "For starters, some students may want to learn more about our Canadian life and culture and/or some may want to improve their English.
"Other reasons may include: receive a supportive transition to a new community, develop lifelong friendships, smaller class sizes which allows for more student and instructor interaction, receive a supportive learning structure, obtain a better understanding of what it is like to live in rural Canada, and lower cost of living."
Families interested in learning more about the opportunity and/or hosting an international student can contact William Litchfield at 306.786.7331.
