Homestay Expectation Questions

The homestay provides an opportunity for students at MUSC to experience ____________.

• It allows them to experience local culture.

• It offers access to extensive academic resources.

• It provides extra financial assistance.

• It facilitates career counseling opportunities.

List two common concerns students have before their homestay.

• Concerns about safety and cultural differences

• Concerns about academic workload and research opportunities

• Concerns about weather and geographical location

• Concerns about pricing and accommodation standards

Gratitude in a student's relationship with their host family ____________.

• improves trust and respect

• causes jealousy

• has no effect

• complicates communication

According to the reading, the real experience often differs from expectations.

• Yes

• No

True or False: Flexibility is about sticking to a plan.

• True

• False

True or False: American families that host students can vary greatly in size and characteristics.

• True

• False

True or False: Gratitude means expecting to receive gifts from the host family.

• True

• False

Students often have concerns before their homestay related to the environment and their ability to communicate. Which of the following are these concerns?

• Concerns about a silent environment and worries about their English not being good enough

• Concerns about food, transportation, and accommodation costs

• Concerns about the weather and local customs

• Concerns about tuition fees and academic resources

The reading defines 'expectation' as:

• A belief or a hope that something will happen in a certain way.

• A detailed prediction based on statistics.

• An emotional reaction to potential outcomes.

• A scientific hypothesis with empirical evidence.

Select the 4 feelings that students might experience if their homestay does not meet their expectations.

• Disappointment, frustration, loneliness, homesickness.

• Happiness, excitement, satisfaction, security.

• Calmness, joy, contentment, ease.

• Anger, jealousy, sorrow, relief.