{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Financial Reality of Hosting Homestay Students","description":"Okay let's get real. One of the top or main reasons families participate in a homestay program is so that they can make some money or at least they think they can. Heck, it's why we both started looking into the opportunity for our own families. However, over time it becomes more than that. We've made real connections with people all around the world. But yes, in an exchange, there is a remuneration. But what does it actually cost to host a student? Have a listen to where our money goes into hosting international students and why we think it's not always about the money. Key Points From This Episode: Why does Erin think Mary is a bad girl? Erin breaks down the length of her marriage in terms of teenagers\/young adults. #marydoesntdomath Erin is schlepping the fam jam up to Parksville. Mary gives an update on her student. We discuss the Victoria Day Parade (and why Erin has a love\/hate relationship with them). We get into the financial realities of hosting. First up\u2026 housing! Mary explains why she doesn\u2019t like math. We talk about the importance of treating students like your own kids. We talk environmental awareness, energy efficiency and being frugal. Where does our money go? How do you do your laundry? Everything together or do you separate all the colours? We share a story about one of our friends\u2026 We talk about Wifi and cable tv and the differences between Erin and Mary\u2019s houses are vast. Mary\u2019s Sunday night ritual with her student. Mary talks about the meal her student prepared. Side note - Mary prances to the fridge for sour cream. Listen to Erin\u2019s rousing play by play. Homestay Kitchen News - Erin has an update! We talk about how the time spent with a student is a factor. Links: Victoria Day Parade Victoria Buzz Parade Coverage Sour cream Follow Us: Instagram \u2013 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/homestaykitchen\/ Facebook \u2013 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/homestaykitchen\/ Web \u2013 http:\/\/homestaykitchen.com\/ ","author_name":"The Homestay Kitchen: Cultural Connections with International Students who Study Abroad","author_url":"http:\/\/homestaykitchen.com\/","html":"