Hi, sorry if this is a duplicate e-mail!!! We have some
great kids (around 15 to 16 yo) coming in from Japan from 3/22 through 3/28 or
3/27--have to double check. They shadow high schoolers, go to Boston and hang
with host families. We've been doing this for several years and Becky has made
some great friends she still corresponds with. Mark Jackson has been nice enough
to have them shadow at ARHS last year and more than likely this year also. You
are responsible for feeding them but treating them just like you do your own
kids--they just want to be integrated into our life...it's really cool and these
kids are kind and respectful. You get a stipend of $30/day (for 2 students--I
believe most of them come in pairs from this group) and they have been coming
every year from this school. It's through a company called PeopleLink and I help
recruit and then teach English if they are around longer than this
homestay..also they bring their own money if you want to go out to eat or
anywhere else so you don't have to pay for anything but their food...they also
sleep anywhere--it's weird but we've had kids sleep on mattresses on the floor,
air mattresses---even with beds available.
We also have a welcome party and a farewell party so
everyone can get together (in Amherst area) and on weekends you can get together
with any friends who host to do things (Yankee Candle,
etc.)
Many of you have hosted in the past, and if you can help or know of someone who can please let me know-and if you want to opt out of any of my e-mails just let me know and I'll take you off the list-Thanks so much!!Diane Caraker (Becky's mom)PeopleLink Rep
