The Hosts International Blog
The Hosts International Blog is an essential resource for staying updated on the latest news, insights, and stories surrounding our services and the experiences of our international students. Covering a variety of topics, from homestay accommodation to cultural advice and reflections from our team, the blog offers valuable guidance for students, parents, and education professionals. By exploring the Hosts International Blog, you can discover the depth of our dedication to supporting students worldwide.
Recent highlights include heartfelt reflections from our Operations Director, Harsha Shivdasani Brown, on a record-breaking year for Hosts International, as well as tributes to the legacy of our Director, Peter Brown. Our blog also provides practical resources, like emergency contact details for international students and advice on planning a summer school experience in the UK. Each post is designed to offer meaningful insights that empower and inform our global community.
For more detailed information about our homestay services, visit our Homestay page, where you can learn more about the care and quality we provide.
Our blog not only highlights the work we do but also serves as a space to celebrate the vibrant, global community we are proud to support. Hosts International is accredited by the British Council for its work with English Language Schools, underscoring our commitment to quality and excellence.
Whether you’re a student, a parent, or an educational professional, the Hosts International Blog is the perfect resource to explore, engage with, and stay informed about the latest trends, advice, and opportunities in the world of international education and homestay accommodation.
Blog Posts
Staying With A Hosted Homestay Family Avoids Sky-High Rents Eating Into Student Living Costs
A student’s choice of where they will live while studying at college can often come down to the cost. Affordability will be a key concern if an international student does not have the much-quoted “bank of Mum [...]
Living Cost Support Change For EU Students – Another Reason To Choose A Hosted Homestay
Why do students choose a homestay accommodation? And just at that stage in life when you’re striking out on your own for the first time by leaving the family home. The most often quoted reasons are very [...]
No Time Or Money For Eating Properly While At College? Homestay Meal Plans Will Keep You Healthy!
Students, it’s often said, end up living on cereals, crisps, pasta, chips, burgers, pizza, baked beans, cheese on toast - and Nutella sandwiches! Is this still true in the age of health-conscious “clean” eating? Or has a [...]
Miss The College Application Deadline? It’s Never Too Late To Book Your Homestay Accommodation!
Applications for undergraduate college courses in the UK, which start in September 2016, needed to be in by 15th January. Hopefully, those international students reading this will have a smile on your face because you got it [...]
Lifetime Benefits Of Homestay Accommodation For Students Worldwide
Hosts homestay are not the only people who are keen to highlight the mutual benefits of offering accommodation to an international student studying in Britain. The financial incentive to a homeowner and the family security provided to [...]
Homestay Hosts Treat You As Part Of Their Family, But Will You Keep Your Room Tidy?
Will I get on with my homestay accommodation hosts? It’s a question that most international students will naturally ask themselves when they apply to a hosting scheme. There are a number of schemes available in the UK [...]