Host a Chinese Student in the Tooele Area This Summer!: You're Invited to be a Host Family with Compass USA

Hosting is FUN!

* Learn about another culture and language without leaving home

* Unique opportunity to develop a new perspective of one's own culture

*Gain the satisfaction of sharing a personal view of American life and culture

*Families become closer as they share their lives with an international student

* Broadens younger children's perspectives on the world and gives families the chance to contribute to understanding among people.

* Many of the students become like members of the family and form relationships that last a lifetime.

* Provide the experience of a sibling-like relationship for their child

* Families with young children may want to provide an older sibling and role model but should not expect an au pair (child care) arrangement.

* Some host families just like the constant activity of having teens in the house, even if their own children are grown.

* Excellent opportunity and an educational experience for family

*Their family can come on events with the program - great summer activity

* Take a vacation without leaving home

* Host children can earn volunteer hours

* Boost a child's college application/resume

* Host family teen can apply for the AILI Scholarship to travel abroad.