What are some AFS host family horror stories?

One interesting AFS host family story is about a family who welcomed a student from a different culture. They introduced the student to their local traditions like a special harvest festival. The student was amazed and participated wholeheartedly. It was a great cultural exchange experience for both the student and the family.

One of the most memorable AFS host family stories is about a host family with young children who had an AFS student stay with them. The children learned so much from the student about a different way of life and different languages. The student also became like an older sibling to the kids. They all grew together, and the family still keeps in touch with the student years later. This shows the long - lasting impact an AFS experience can have on both the host family and the student. It was truly a heartwarming story of cross - cultural friendship and growth.

Sure. There was an AFS student whose host family would enter their room without knocking. They would go through the student's personal belongings as well. This complete lack of respect for privacy made the student feel violated.

I heard of a situation where the host family promised a clean and comfortable living environment but it was the opposite. The room given to the student was dirty and full of bugs. The heating didn't work during the cold winter months either. And on top of that, the family members were always arguing loudly, creating a very tense and unpleasant atmosphere for the student who was trying to study and adapt to a new country.

One horror story is when a host family made the au pair work excessive hours. They constantly added more tasks like cleaning the whole house daily, taking care of multiple kids alone for long hours, and also doing all the grocery shopping. It was way more than what was agreed in the contract, leaving the au pair exhausted and stressed.

One horror story could be a host family overworking the au pair. They made her work from dawn till late at night, taking care of the kids, cleaning the whole house, and cooking all the meals without proper breaks. Another is a host family being extremely rude and disrespectful, constantly criticizing the au pair's appearance and accent.

There was a student who had a host family that was constantly arguing. Screaming matches were a daily occurrence. It made the student feel very uncomfortable and unsafe. There was also a lack of proper food as the family was too preoccupied with their own problems to cook proper meals for the student.

One common element is lack of privacy. Host families might go through your stuff or not respect your personal space.

One common element is a lack of respect for the guest's privacy. For example, the host family might enter the guest's room without permission.

Sure. One horror story is about a host family that was extremely controlling. They dictated every minute of the guest's day, from when they could eat to what they could wear. It was like living in a prison.