Self+Directed+Exploration+-+What+to+Bring+for+the+Host+Family

=What to Bring for the Host Family=

Individual and family time needed: varies

 * Look for a gift to bring your host family. **

The gift you bring does not need to be expensive, think about what would be unique and meaningful. Some ideas that work well include:
 * Something that comes from or is made in your town, city or region.
 * Clothing items or other items featuring sports teams from your school, city or state.
 * A book or calendar about your town or state with lots of pictures.
 * You do not need to get a gift for each family member separately.
 * Give the gift at the start of the family stay. Don’t wait until the end!


 * Make a photo album to bring with you. **

Bring a photo album with photos that depict your life in the U.S. Pictures of your family, school and things that you do are best. Remember that your host family will not know all of your friends so keep pictures of your individual friends that they do not know to a minimum.


 * Bring along a school schedule to show your host family. **

Sharing the subjects you take in school and photos from your school are interesting to host families and your host siblings. They may enjoy hearing about school life in the U. S. and how it differs from theirs.