Host a Student from Spain - Secrets for Success

Hosting a student from Spain is an amazing experience. You will learn about Spanish culture, and you can make friends in Spain (with your student and possibly the entire Spanish family). In this video we look at three secrets for successfully hosting a student from this wonderful, warm Mediterranean country:

Communication - The culture of Spain is very people/family/friend-oriented. People like to share their experiences and they learn to value talking about things from a very early age. In this section we will address the kind of communication a student from Spain needs.
Clear Rules and Expectations - You might be surprised just how different Spanish culture really is from American culture. We have different ways of thinking, feeling and acting in a multitude of situations. In this section we will focus on making hidden expectations clear and explicit so your Spanish exchange student can be successful in your home.
Feedback - They way people give feedback in Spain is different than in the USA. Please take a momento to focus on this topic because it will make your hosting experience so much happier from day one - and right through to the end (and happily ever after).

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