Sarah Younkin from St. Martin's University recently spoke to Mt. View PTA and presented information about short-term hosting opportunities. Now we have more specific information about the dates for these opportunities. Please contact Sarah ASAP if you would like more information or know you would like to volunteer!
Chinese Programs:Guang Hua Middle School:
July 4 Host Family Day
July 25 Host Family Day
August 12 Farewell Dinner
Shanghai Maritime University (Pudong):
July 23 Dessert Reception
July 23-25 Host Family Weekend
August 4 Farewell Dinner
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine:
July 30 Dessert Reception
July 30-August 1 Host Family Weekend
August 5 Farewell Dinner
Japanese Programs:
Okazaki Women’s Junior College:
July 23 Dessert Reception
July 23-25 Host Family Weekend
July 29 Farewell Dinner
Mukogawa Women’s University:
August 13 Dessert Reception
August 13-15 Host Family Weekend
August 18 Farewell Dinner
Academy of International Education (AIE):
August 13 Dessert Reception
August 13-20 Host Family Week
August 20 Farewell Dinner
*Dessert Receptions are “meet and greets” where you pick up your students; they are in the evening and last for less than one hour.
*Farewell Dinners are not mandatory, but we encourage your attendance; they last for a couple of hours in the evening.
Host Family Orientation is scheduled for July 13th at 6pm in the Worthington Center. Please join the Office of International Programs and fellow host families in this one-hour information session. We will discuss how to best prepare for your exchange student, review customs among the Japanese and Chinese cultures, and answer any questions you may have.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions. Thanks!
Sarah Younkin
Host Family & Community Relations Coordinator
Office of International Programs & Development
Saint Martin's University
360.438.4304
