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FAQ

Part A: Questions asked by prospective host families

Q1:  Who will be my hostee?

Ans: Your hostee is a new non-local degree-seeking undergraduate student from Mainland China or overseas at Lingnan.

 

Q2:  Who are qualified to be host families?

Ans: All Lingnan staff are welcomed to participate in the scheme to render your care and support to our non-local students. The experience you are able to share with them is what really matters.  It does not matter if you have a family or children or not.  The warm welcome, friendship, care and support offered by the host families are indeed the most essential parts of the scheme.

 

 

Q3:  How many students can I host at a time?  Do I have to provide accommodation for my hostee(s)? 

Ans:  You may host one or two students at a time. Some host families found that the experience is even more rewarding by hosting two students.  This is a non-residential programme.  You are NOT required to provide accommodation to your hostee(s). Students will reside in student hostel of the University.

 

Q4:  How are the students matched with hosts?

Ans:  OSA will match the students and host families according to their preference. The matching result will be announced via email in late August 2021.

 

Q5:  How frequent do I need to meet with my hostee(s)?

Ans:  There is no strict requirement. Host families are suggested to arrange at least one to two gatherings/ activities for their hostee(s) each term such as lunch/ dinner gatherings, family gatherings, festive celebrations, sports, outdoor activities, etc.  

 

Q6:  What is a host expected to do?

Ans:

  1. Show your hospitality and invite your hostee(s) to participate in some of your family gatherings.
  2. Share your culture with your hostee(s).
  3. Show your encouragement and give your hostee(s) advice when they face challenges or encounter difficulties.
  4. Respect the hostees’ different cultural backgrounds and be sensitive to the particular needs of them.
  5. You and your hostee(s) are encouraged to join at least one activity organised by OSA. 

 


Part B: Questions asked by prospective student participants 

Q1:  Who will be my host family?

Ans:  A staff of Lingnan University.

 

Q2:  How are the hosts matched with the students?

Ans:  OSA will match the students and host families according to their preference. The matching result will be announced via email in late August 2021.

 

Q3:  Will I live with my host family?

Ans:  No, this is a non-residential programme. You will reside in student hostel of the University. However, your host family may invite you to visit his/her home or join his/her family gatherings.

 

Q4:  What is a hostee expected to do?

Ans:

  1. Show your respect to your host family.
  2. Share your culture with your host family. You may find your experiences be rewarding if you are willing share with your host family your culture, interest and your views.
  3. Keep close contact with your host family. Your host family is not only your mentor but also an additional support network for you. You are encouraged to share your happiness as well as your feelings and difficulties with them.
  4. Be active. You are encouraged to participate in the activities initiated by your host family. The activities may be festive celebrations, casual family gatherings, meal gatherings or outings. Your active participation enables you to build a closer and long lasting relationship with your host family.
  5. Show your appreciation. You may express your thankful by saying thank you or even sending a thank you card to your host family.