British family activities every exchange student wants to try
Don’t let inclement weather, a low-key weekend around the house or working with a tight budget stop you from creating unforgettable memories with your exchange student. Here is list of ideas to help your family beat boredom.
Here are some ideas:
Games to play
- 20 questions
- Charades
- Card games
- Puzzles
Learn something new
- How to say five important words or phrases in your student’s language
- How to bake bread from scratch
- How to fold origami
Get out of the house
- Go sight-seeing
- Watch and photograph the sunset
- Go stargazing
- Volunteer in the community
Host an event
- Host an international night. Invite friends over, cook foods from your student’s country and show pictures of important places and things they should do if they ever go there.
- Have a movie night and everyone who attends brings an appetiser.
Ideate and create
- Find and bake a new recipe
- Paint, colour or draw
- Make s’mores
- Make a collage of your exchange
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Before your student arrives
Preparation is key: how to make sure your family is ready
Add a personal touch to your student's room
How to prepare your exchange student for school
Student & Host family expenses: who pays for what?
8 things you need to know for your student’s upcoming flight
How to start building your relationship before your student arrives
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The first days
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Life with your student
Who to talk to if you have a question
Participation is important: help your student get involved locally
Overcoming challenges and misunderstandings with your student
Navigating religious differences and expectations
My student is struggling academically: how can I help?
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