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6 posts
How to help a student with homesickness: 7 tips for host families
4 min read 4 min

The key to a student having a fantastic, enriching study-abroad experience is embracing all the new ...

EF Talks: Rita, a seasoned EF host, on the art of a warm welcome
6 min read 6 min

We first met Rita at her home in Brighton, England. With her kind eyes and happy nature, Rita made u...

EF Talks: Ms Gordon, a star EF host, on the power of a hug
5 min read 5 min

On a chilly autumn morning in London, Ms Gordon opened her front door and greeted us with a warm emb...

6 reasons to share your home with an international student
3 min read 3 min

When it comes to sharing, many of us share our lives with our friends, our families, and our neighbo...

15 signs you studied abroad with EF
5 min read 5 min

Studying abroad is an experience unlike any other. It will open doors you never imagined and bring y...

Go-to meals for host families
4 min read 4 min

Sharing your culture with your international students at meal times is an easy way to welcome them i...