Coming to Tampa Bay: Host Families Needed for Students from France & Spain

June 20, 2015

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Seeking host families for students

Horizons Du Monde hosts an international exchange program that offers short stays, or homestays, throughout the United States (10 days to 1 month) for students between the ages of 14-18.  Students are typically from France or Spain, with interests varying from soccer, music, basketball, horses, computers, and more. The purpose of the visit is for these students to practice their English, broadening their cultural and educational horizons, and be part of an American family routine.

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Photo: Horizon Du Monde

How it Works

Local families host a student visiting the Tampa Bay area.  The host family provides food, bed, transportation and a loving environment.  Throughout the weekday, the students participate in various activities (Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Local Springs and Beaches, shopping, etc.) with the evenings and weekends spent with the host family. The host families are welcome to join in on the activities, with Horizons Du Monde working around vacations, jobs and transportation concerns.

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Photo: Horizons Du Monde

Reasons to Host

  • Cross-cultural Experience/ Educational & Fun/Daily Activities
  • Travel (Washington D.C., Lancaster, Baseball, Hershey, NYC)
  • All families welcome on trips/Work around vacations & jobs
  • Work around vacations and job schedules
  • Host families provide food, bed (own room or shared), transportation to meeting points and a loving environment
Photo: Horizons Du Monde

Photo: Horizons Du Monde

Get Involved

Host families are needed in the Tampa Bay area for students between June 29- July 27th & July 9-30th.  Host families are also needed for the teachers and escorts. If you’re ready to get involved or have additional questions, please contact Horizons Du Monde Area Coordinator, Barbara Petrilla at phone: (717) 683-5010 or Email: chorsebc@msn.com.

For more information on Horizons Du Monde, their partnerships, and their mission, please visit: http://www.horizonsdumonde.org/about-us

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3 Responses to Coming to Tampa Bay: Host Families Needed for Students from France & Spain

  1. Very cool. I’m surprised an exchange program was already in place.

  2. Very cool. I think I know a few families that would probably participate.

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