Home Away From Home
The Saint Martin's "Home Away From Home" host family program
provides a unique opportunity to cultivate a long term
relationship with an international student. This program is
designed for host families to form an ongoing relationship with
a student that continues through the course of their time at
Saint Martin's. In a sense, you become their American family and
provide a "Home Away From Home." We find that these long term
relationships with internationals are the most beneficial and
rewarding. This program also provides great flexibility for the
host family and the student to set up their own time to connect
and do activities.
Testimonials
"This is one of the best experiences in America. There
is a difference between friendships and family,
and I needed a family here in America. You gave
me a family. I am really grateful for this
program." - Terry, Korea 2011
"Did my English improve? Yes, because I must speak
English. My listening improves. All day, I must
speak in English. They [my family] really liked
to talk to me and explain what I don't
understand. I'm lucky to meet this family. They
shared their culture with me. If I'm lonely,
they call me and pick me up. I have a home
here."-Sophia, China 2011
If this is your first time connecting with us on
being a host family, please start by filling out our
application.
If you have been a host family with us before,
click here to sign up for our "Home Away From Home" program.
Interested in hosting?
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