strengthen language skills, learn cultural nuances, and
enjoy local cooking, but a family stay can also have its
own set of challenges including lack of personal
space, requests of time, and eating schedules and
preferences.
One key aspect of selecting housing is to consider its
proximity to the research site. All authors experienced
significant transportation challenges related to cost,
time, infrastructure, and safety. Living near the
research site reduces time spent stuck in traffic, money
spent on transportation, and traveling long distances
alone; proximity also improves efficiency of data
collection.