International students bring vibrancy and diversity to the high school campus. The conjunction of cultures bring new perspectives to the exchange students, home students, and faculty alike. Global Hope Education Group recruits serious students who are intent on making the most of their educational experiences in the US.
The transition for the international student can be very challenging. They are thousands of miles from home and living in a very different culture. The students must master more than just a new language. In order to thrive, they must learn how to navigate in a new environment with a very different system of etiquette.
Cultural differences can cause misunderstandings and conflict that may have a very negative impact on the student, their host family, and their school. Our mission is to minimize misunderstandings and reduce conflict.
· We train students in English grammar, writing and reading comprehension to ease their academic transition.
· We help students gain confidence in English conversation.
· We provide cultural training for social adaptability.
· We educate the students on US hygiene norms.
· We expose the students to the typical expectations of a US family.
· Students are taught the importance of doing chores in a US family.
· Students participate in conflict resolution training.
· A US based Student Mentor (SM) is assigned to each student.
· The SM communicates with each student on a monthly basis to monitor their progress.
· The SM communicates regularly with school staff.
· Host families participate in structured training designed to equip them to ease the student’s transition.
· All students are covered by health insurance.
I value the experience of living with my host family whom I had never met before. I have grown a lot through dealing with challenges, learning the English language and understanding the American culture. Through my experience here in the U.S., I have also learned how to get along with people.
