EC Boston Homestay Program HOST INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM All OVER THE WORLD THIS SUMMER!!! EC Boston is looking for responsible, friendly people interested in hosting student(s) for 7 weeks from: June 27th, 2009—August 16th, 2009. Thank you for your interest in hosting our international student(s). The EC Boston Homestay Program is a valuable supplement to our academic curriculum. It allows our students, whose average stay with us is 2 - 4 months, to improve their English while gaining an understanding of and appreciation for American culture. At the same time, you, as host, will have the unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into cultures and customs of the world and to build enduring friendships. The Students: 1. Juniors (ages 14 – 18) 2. Adults The Families: 1. You will provide a room, daily interaction, and two meals—breakfast and dinner. In return families receive a stipend of $175-$200 per week. 2. Locations in the following areas: Brighton, Allston, Brookline, Newton, Boston, and Cambridge. Home should be within walking distance (less than 10 minutes) of the T, or otherwise easily accessible to downtown Boston (within 40 minutes commute time). How to Apply: 1) Email us a brief introduction of yourself, your family, and the reasons you are interested in hosting International students. 2) The Housing Coordinator will send you a packet of information regarding our expectations of you as a host, including the Homestay application. 3) The Housing Coordinator will contact you for an appointment to visit your home. 4) If you are a good fit for our program, we will send you an agreement and contact you regarding your first student placement. it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests mass