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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is a bit easier/smoother to do it through your own university. That said, if there is a DREAM site that another college offers, that's a fine reason to do it that way. Chances are, the choice won't be Harvard vs. University of Phoenix.  Your kid's degree will still be exactly the same. Don't overthink this.

Re: the dorm vs. homestay. My program did homestays. I'm shy, and honestly, it was tough. I was homesick, and the family wasn't very nice. That said, my language skills developed SO MUCH. And I survived. And after that, I was a much stronger, braver person. For real. If I could do it again, I would probably pick a dorm. But I know the homestay was good for me. [/quote]

Homestay experiences vary. I recommend against it for female students as it is not uncommon for the host family to make advances. When reported, the student will be given a new host family quickly if one is available. Of those whom I know that did a homestay--including myself--it seemed that over 50% were fine and about 25%  were bad to really bad experiences.

You will learn the local language & culture in a dorm setting while making lots of friends.

OP: Are you willing to share the locations being given serious consideration by your son or daughter ?[/quote]

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