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
From Boxing Day To New Years Eve – Colourful Festive Customs Some Students May Not Already Know!
Many international students will be on their way home to their families even before college closes for the Christmas holidays ( “hey, there’s no lectures to attend in the last week..!”) while other students may return earlier [...]
Staying in Britain Over Christmas: Celebrating Customs Old And New! PART TWO
The countdown to Christmas shifts up a gear as we move into December. Throughout the month you are likely to be soundtracked by a mix of traditional Christmas Carols and 1970's, 1980's and 1990's Christmas pop tunes [...]
Counting The Days And Traditional British Ways To Christmas: PART ONE
If you are an international student or an overseas visitor on their first homestay in Britain, the run up to Christmas is yet another great opportunity to find out about some of the fascinating traditions that have [...]
Finding That Cool Gift Offline: A Brief Guide To Christmas Fairs And Markets Near You
Autumn is over – Christmas is coming! Blame it on ‘crazy’ English weather, the Jet stream, climate change, whatever. Over the last few weeks, unusually warm weather has been playing tricks with the seasons. It’s always a [...]
The Tradition of Bonfire Night
Over the years we've had many questions from our students surrounding the British tradition of Bonfire Night, so we thought we'd put together a short blog piece to explain. For 400 years, bonfires have burned on 5th [...]
Celebrating Halloween: A Long Way Since “All Hallows Eve” Or Nearer The Walking Dead?
Halloween Night is once again rising from the grave – Friday 31st Oct to be exact! Always a popular celebration, especially among students. What could be better than taking to the streets of a university town in [...]