Student accommodation when American families: good idea or not?

Are you considering studying in America?

What is the most appropriate option for you?

Students "student housing" – the "dormatori" is the perfect choice. The best place to live because you can interact with others of the same age or in the same theme or even in the same interests. Otherwise there are programs that allow you to live with an American family of the language school or University. If I was them, I would like to advise you a little tiny remarks should be kept in mind:

I respect the "rules of the House" – some families have rules, such as "no smoking inside the House" or "necessary return to the House before a certain hour (we call it" corfu ")," etc.

The family could expect to share in the occasions (flights, traditions, ceremonies) help you to "get used" to American culture.

Note that there are significant differences between families and their way of life.. Their dogs as possible, with certain diet eating as possible (vegetarians, for example), can speak a certain language (Chinese, Spanish, Italian) or can have children, etc.

You should explain to your family that you are not allowed to eat pork, so you must draw their attention to it.

Some families are themselves not as in marriage, it is possible to find a friend and his girlfriend and have children, do not be surprised by this.

Remember that a House is not a home, so do not abound of wills of your friends to your room or living room.

If possible ask your family what you expect of them by what you live with it (I recommend you do), try to consider your requests and your profile (your sensitivity, your specific requirements for quality of life, etc.).

Don't forget that most American families don't have the services they expect you to wash your clothes yourself (or possible be lucky and offer to work for you! sawaah!).

In conclusion: for me, the student accommodation at the University (i.e. aldorm) is the best decision if you want to take the opportunity to learn more about the traditions and American culture, because America is a country where mixed and diverse cultures, there is no "normal" family now, and one family is not in a position to cover all parts of the "American life" in the 21st century.