What to Do and Not to Do

...if you hate your host family. By Elizabeth Gregory Is this your first time studying abroad? Will you be staying with a host family? Are you asking yourself "what if I don't like them, or they don't like me? What if we get on each other's nerves? Can I really live with strangers?!?" Believe it or not, these kinds of thoughts are normal. I can tell you as someone who has stayed with host families in six different countries, some of these thoughts go through my mind every time. (Usually en route to their house!) In the end though, I always come to realize that when you have realistic expectations and have a plan in your head of what to do and not to do, things always seem to go smoother. Over the next few entries, I will share with you some important advice on what to do and what not to do when it comes to your host family experience and making it a wonderful experience you will treasure for many years to come. To Be continued...