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8 articles
How to help a student with homesickness: 7 tips for host families
4 min read 4 min

The key to a student having a fantastic, enriching study-abroad experience is embracing all the new ...

EF Talks: Ms Gordon, a star EF host, on the power of a hug
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On a chilly autumn morning in London, Ms Gordon opened her front door and greeted us with a warm emb...

5 ways to make the best of your host family experience
4 min read 4 min

Living abroad is one of the most enriching experiences a person can have. One of the best ways to ha...

Why choose a host family when learning a language abroad
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When it comes to traveling, many of us convince ourselves that it will be too overwhelming to ventur...

15 signs you studied abroad with EF
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Studying abroad is an experience unlike any other. It will open doors you never imagined and bring y...

6 reasons to share your home with an international student
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When it comes to sharing, many of us share our lives with our friends, our families, and our neighbo...

Go-to meals for host families
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Sharing your culture with your international students at meal times is an easy way to welcome them i...

12 tips on how to live with a host family
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Becoming a foreign exchange student is full of adventures – everything is different and exciting, in...