Do you have an extra room in your home? Would you be interested in earning a little extra income? Does $785 for 30 days sound appealing to you? Universal Student Housing (USH) may be just what you need.
USH (Universal Student Housing) is a company that has been connecting international students with local families since 1998. They are currently looking for a few good homes, specifically in Irvine to place incoming English teachers coming from Japan in January who will be attending UC Irvine from January 4th until March 21st.
Benefits of hosting:
- Financial compensation
- Building long-lasting and memorable friendships
- Rewarding and unforgettable experience
- Gift of exchange cultures and great way of learning from each other
- Welcoming a new member of your family
- Making a difference in the world and contributing to students’ personal development through the American culture
Universal Student Housing works with thousands of students from major universities and colleges. Their goal is to provide quality and comfortable housing for students. Trained staff works directly with host families and provides all the support necessary. No experience is needed and all type of families are welcome!
As a host family, you should expect to be responsible for providing for the incoming Japanese – English Teachers’ basic needs such as meals and a private bedroom. Over the time spent together with an exchange student, a host family should help the individual become familiar with their new life and provide a relaxed and nurturing environment. Not only are there expectations for the family, but the student is also supposed to abide by certain rules and guidelines while living in the family’s home.
As a host family, you would earn extra income while hosting a foreign exchange student/teacher. It will depend on the type of provisions made by the host program. A student/teacher will pay for their own insurance, personal items and school costs.
Aside from the extra income, a family can receive for hosting an exchange student, there are also many other rewards that come from welcoming someone from another country into your home. Many host families enjoy the opportunity to learn about life and cultural differences in another country, while others reap the reward of helping a young person achieve a goal or fulfill a dream. The benefits of hosting an exchange student are immeasurable and many families find it so interesting and enjoyable, they have gone on to do it on a regular basis.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity contact Universal Student Housing’s staff at [email protected] or apply today www.ushhost.com!
