host family
Welcoming local household
A host family is a household that temporarily houses someone from outside the community—typically a foreign exchange student, but also refugees, visiting athletes, or others needing accommodation.
The arrangement usually involves cultural exchange: My host family in Spain taught me to make paella.
Host families may receive compensation or volunteer their hospitality.
Student abroad temporarily
- cultural immersionEmbedding oneself in foreign traditions
- study abroadAttend university overseas
- student exchangeReciprocal academic placement abroad
- cultural exchangeSharing practices between peoples
language practice · gap year · au pair · international student · exchange program · student visa · house rules · daily routines
Alteration to improve fit
- acclimatizationAdjusting to new conditions
- familiarizationBecoming acquainted with something
- integrationCombining into a whole
- homesicknessLonging for one's dwelling
culture shock · language barrier · dietary adjustment · communication styles · personal space · independence · boundaries · expectations
Hospitable greeting offered
- warmthHeat you feel
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- graciousnessCourteous, kind demeanor
friendliness · openness · reception · inclusivity · caring · nurturing · sharing · guidance
Sleeping space for visitors
- spare bedroomExtra sleeping quarters
- shared bathroomRestroom for multiple occupants
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
- linensHousehold fabric goods
house key · desk · closet space · towels · private entrance · curfew · quiet hours
Practices passed between generations
- trustConfidence in another
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- reunionGathering after separation
- correspondenceExchanged written communication
photo albums · inside jokes · sibling relationships · parental figures · mentorship · emotional support · fond memories · gratitude
exchange student
Student abroad temporarily
- cultural immersionEmbedding oneself in foreign traditions
- study abroadAttend university overseas
- student exchangeReciprocal academic placement abroad
cultural exchange · language practice · gap year · au pair · international student · exchange program · student visa · house rules · daily routines · orientation
adjustment
Alteration to improve fit
- acclimatizationAdjusting to new conditions
- familiarizationBecoming acquainted with something
- integrationCombining into a whole
homesickness · culture shock · language barrier · dietary adjustment · communication styles · personal space · independence · boundaries · expectations · mutual respect
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
- warmthHeat you feel
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
graciousness · friendliness · openness · reception · inclusivity · caring · nurturing · sharing · guidance · patience
guest room
Sleeping space for visitors
- spare bedroomExtra sleeping quarters
- shared bathroomRestroom for multiple occupants
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
linens · house key · desk · closet space · towels · private entrance · curfew · quiet hours
cultural traditions
Practices passed between generations
correspondence · photo albums · inside jokes · sibling relationships · parental figures · mentorship · emotional support · fond memories · gratitude · keeping in touch
- Study Abroadstudy abroad, semester abroad, exchange student, exchange program, year abroad
- B&B featuresinn, guesthouse, guest house, breakfast included, private room
- B&Bsinn, guesthouse, bed and breakfast, boutique inn, country inn
- caregiverscaregiver, parents, carer, mothers, babysitter
- cultural immersionlanguage exchange, study abroad, exchange student, local cuisine, native speakers
- global experiencesstudy abroad, exchange student, cultural immersion, travel abroad, volunteer abroad
host familyexchange student
Student abroad temporarily
guest · visiting student · au pair · boarder · visitor
host familyhotel
Commercial lodging establishment
hostel · dormitory · motel · residence hall · boarding house
home, family, host, household, hostess, hosting, hospitality, families, hosts