Building Friendships Around the Globe!

Host Family Program

Produced by the Davis & Elkins CollegeOffice of Communications and Marketing

©2012

Do you have any children?p Yes p No

If yes, how many? ______________________

What are the cultures and/or languages with which you are familiar? ____________________________________

What level of involvement would you like with your host student?

p Weekly contact

p Monthly contact

p Contact as needed

p Other, please specify:

___________________________________

Do you have any preference on how you are matched with an international student? (Common language, culture, area of study, or hobbies and interest?)

p Yes p No

If yes, please explain:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please return to:

Lowe Del G. Aviles100 Campus Drive.Elkins, WV 26241

For More Information:Contact Lowe Del G. Aviles

International Student Liaisonemail: avilesl@dewv.edu phone: (304) 637-1211

Visit the Student Life Office:2nd Floor of Jennings Randolph Hall

100 Campus DriveElkins, WV 26241

What does the Host Family Program do? The Host Family Program helps International Students:

• Connect with our local community

• Share cultural experiences related to arts and music, holiday celebrations, sports and leisure, daily life, local interest and community life that the students can take with them when they go home.

• Adapt to our climate, culture, and community. 

• With assistance such as: airport pick-up, free room and board for those students who arrive before residence halls open, holiday break hospitality, and a warm welcome to the area and the D&E family.

Application FormContact Information:

Last Name: ________________________________

First Name: _______________________________

Home Address: ____________________________

_________________________________________

Home Phone Number: ______________________

Cell Phone Number: ________________________

Email Address: ____________________________

What is your affiliation(s) with Davis & Elkins College?

p Faculty / Staff

p Spouse of Faculty / Staff

p Alumni

p Other, please specify: ___________________(Continued on other side)

• Do you enjoy getting to know new people from different parts of the world?

• Do you enjoy creating a welcoming atmosphere?

• Do you have a desire to share your hospitality and culture with someone new to the community?

This is an opportunity to broaden your horizons through friendship with people from around the world.

Building Friendships Together!

Take part in this unique experience by joining our Host Family

Program!