Share your host family abroad story.

My host family abroad was really nice, but there was this one time that was super awkward. They were having a family gathering and they asked me to sing a song from my country. I'm not a good singer at all. I tried to decline politely, but they were so insistent. So, I sang, and it was really off - key. Everyone was trying to be polite and clap, but I could tell they were a bit disappointed. It made me feel really self - conscious for the rest of the evening.

In my host family in Spain, the most interesting part was the flamenco dance. My host family was really into it. They took me to a local flamenco show. The passionate dancing and the rhythmic music were so captivating. And then, they taught me some basic flamenco steps at home. It was a lot of fun trying to move my body in that energetic way.

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.

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.

Well, my family story is quite simple. We are a small family. My parents are both hard - working. They taught me the value of honesty and kindness from a young age. We often have dinner together and share our daily experiences during that time.

Students should do thorough research before choosing a host family. They can look for reviews from previous students who stayed with the family. Also, they can communicate a lot with the host family in advance. For example, ask about their daily routines, rules, and living conditions. If something seems off during these communications, it's a red flag.

In one story, a host family made their guest feel like an outsider. They would have family dinners and not include the guest. They would also talk in a language the guest didn't understand most of the time, making the guest feel isolated. When the guest tried to join in conversations, they were often ignored. It was a very lonely experience for the poor person.

There was this one restaurant where the host seemed to be in a very bad mood all the time. He was short - tempered and snapped at us when we asked for a different table because the one we were assigned was near the kitchen and very noisy. His attitude just made the whole dining experience unpleasant.

My 'love your family story' is that every Sunday, we have a family dinner. We all gather around the table, share the food we cooked together, and talk about our week. It's a simple but precious time that makes me feel the strong bond of our family.

Students can do thorough research before choosing a host family. Read reviews from previous students if possible.