Vegetarian Host family needed

[Guest guest]

Dixie Mahy

President of SFVS

 

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED

 

Youth for Understanding, one of the nation's oldest, largest and most

respected international exchange programs is looking for host

families for the 2007-2008 school year. We are preparing to welcome

students from over 50 countries around the world to communities in

the US, including the student below, Emma. Create incredible memories

for your family while giving a young person from another country the

opportunity to learn about America. Through this exchange, everyday

experiences take a new and exciting twist - American traditions gain

deeper meaning as your family introduces them to your new son or

daughter; a casual family chat about world events reveals new

perspectives you may never have considered; the dinner table includes

exotic new dishes as your exchange students cooks up a taste of home

for all to sample. It's a great education and it's lots of fun too!

Youth For Understanding host families represent diverse

nationalities, occupations and religious backgrounds and live in

cities, towns and rural areas. Our families embody the rich diversity

of American culture and include: Empty Nesters, Couples with and

without Children, Single People, Single Parents, Working Parents,

Younger and Older Parents. As a host you will: Welcome your new son

or daughter as a member of your family; Help your student adapt to

your family and to US life and culture; and Provide a safe and loving

home environment including a bed, a place to study and three meals a

day.

Students have their own personal spending money. To learn more

about this opportunity, visit: www.yfu-usa.org or call 1-866-4-YFU-

USA.

 

Emma, a 15 year old female from Sweden

Emma is a happy and cheerful girl. Her favorite activity is

participating in the circus, which is a community club. She rides the

unicycle, participates in poi (fire twirling) and also coaches the

youngest members of the circus club. Music is a major interest in

Emma's life -- she taught herself to play the piano and bass guitar,

and would like to continue practicing while on exchange. With her

family, she enjoys going skiing and snowboarding. Emma's mother is an

American and was an exchange student to Sweden in the 70s, which may

explain Emma's excellent English skills. Emma is a well-traveled

individual already, having taken trips to Greece, France, the

Caribbean and US. Emma says, " During my year as an exchange student,

I hope to grow as a person and get to know myself even better. "

 

Dixie Mahy

President of SFVS