Things to remember •Youareapartofthefamilyaswellasaguest. •Youmayhavetotakepartinfamilychores •Purchaseaphonecardorapre-paidcellponefor international calls •Donotbringorstorefooditemsinyourbedroom •Askpermissionbeforeinvitingguestsorfriendsto your homestay •Notifyyourfamilyifyouarenotcominghomeforthe night or will be away for the weekend •Askpermissiontosmoke •Askpermissiontodrinkalcohol,evenifyouare above the legal drinking age of 21 years •Speakwithyourhostfamilyasmuchaspossibleto get the most out of your homestay •Accompanyyourhostonoutingsandfamily activities •Expectculturalandpersonaldifferencesandbe tolerant of them •Bewillingtotrynewfoods •AskquestionsandbecomefamiliarwithAmerican customs Note: For information about residence accommodation, please request the appropriate residence fact file