Opportunities for Individual Students

INDIVIDUAL IMMERSION FAMILY STAY

Language & Friendship is pleased to offer motivated language students the opportunity to live with a host family in France, Germany, Spain, Costa Rica, or Argentina for 3 to 4 weeks during the summer.  Our partners in these countries are personal friends and colleagues of Language & Friendship and have extensive experience arranging family-stay programs.

Eligibility: Students must have completed 2 or more years of language study; must maintain good academic standing; must be in excellent health; and must be recommended by their language teacher.

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip airfare between major U.S. cities and destination country
  • Coordination of family-stay arrangements
  • Transportation to/from host family community with accompanying escort
  • Presence/support of local family-stay coordinator within destination country
  • Medical/accident insurance; limited cancellation protection
  • Preparation materials

Dates: Individuals may indicate preferred departure and return dates and every effort will be made to accommodate requests.  Dates within June and/or July are typically best.

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GROUP TRAVEL + FAMILY STAY

For students who would like to participate in a group travel and family-stay program, and their language teacher is not planning to take a group abroad, or their school does not have enough interest to form a group, Language & Friendship offers the opportunity to join another L&F school group.

Eligibility:  Students must have completed 2 or more years of language study; must maintain good academic standing; must be in excellent health; and must be recommended by their language teacher.

Expectations:  Preparation is key to a successful experience! Individual students traveling with a group are expected to participate in pre-program preparation activities with their assigned travel group.

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HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES

Individuals who are interested in a cultural experience may also have the option of welcoming a student from France, Spain, or Switzerland for 2 - 4 weeks in spring or summer. Hosting allows the the entire family to share in the exchange of cultures and is also a good way for an individual student to prepare for their own future family stay and to establish an international connection. Learn more...