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What International Students Say About FFIS’ Homestay Program
The Friendship Foundation for International Students Homestay Program matches University of Oregon international students with local community volunteers for a short-term homestay when the student first arrives in Eugene and Lane County.
Volunteers open their hearts and home to young adults far from home, helping them to get oriented and settled. The friendships built during that brief period often last well beyond when the student has returned to their native country. Homestay families have created many fond memories for the students that they’ve hosted.
FFIS surveys the students after their stay. This is what some of them had to say about their host family and the Homestay Program:
 
What was the most rewarding part of staying with a host family?
My transition to a new country couldn’t have been smoother. I am still in touch with my host family and they’re amazing people.They are warm and made me feel at home.Making friends with my host and hostess.Getting to know the American culture and lifestyle.  They made me feel at home.Getting to meet new people and having support in the first few days (and also after that).Their warmth and hospitalityIt is very helpful for an international student who has no family In Eugene.My host family always ... more

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