Open Your Heart and Home To the World
Welcome! Bienvenido! Huānyíng! Willkommen! Shalom! Yōkoso! Aloha!
Bienvenue!
Thank you for visiting our host family site! Here you will find
information and opportunities on becoming a host family for an
international student.
Host
families play an integral role in the learning and adjusting process for
international students here at Saint Martin's. Through a host family
relationship, internationals experience many important cultural and
family customs that are nearly impossible to learn in the classroom or
on the campus. Sadly, statistics reveal that approximately 75% of
international students are never invited to an American home. Also, many
internationals struggle with loneliness and depression from being away
from their family and friends. As a host family, you are helping
internationals overcome these challenges by providing something as
simple as including them in your family's activities and routines. You
can have a part in creating a life-long impression and friendship in a
young student's life.
Our desire is that EVERY Saint
Martin's international student experiences American
hospitality and encouragement while here. Opening your
heart and home to an international student is a
rewarding experience not only for the student, but for
your family. Your family will gain a greater
cross-cultural understanding, purpose, and friendship
through your participation as a host family!
Additionally there is a sense of gratification in
helping to impact a future leader!
Let us help connect you to an exciting and rewarding
experience in host family relationships.
Click here for
information on various hosting programs and schedules.
Frequently asked questions.
How do I get started?
If this is your first time connecting with us on
being a host family, simply:
1. Complete an
application.
- Download and email to:
jdavid.martin@stmartin.edu
- Download, print, and mail to: Saint Martin's
University, 5000 Abbey Way SE Room 430,
Lacey, WA 98503
- Download, print, and fax to: 360-438-4359 (attn: David
Martin)
2. The host family coordinator will contact you concerning your
application and arrange a brief in-home interview. A background check
authorization will also be required and processed.
Please contact:
David Martin
Saint Martin's University
5000 Abbey Way SE Old Main 430
Lacey, WA 98503
360-412-6146
jdavid.martin@stmartin.edu