Living with a Japanese Host Family

This is just the basics about rules and stuff with my Japanese host family. I add pictures and expand a bit on other things on my blog: http://marissa-in-japan.blogspot.com/

If there are any other questions or inquiries, comment away!

Interested in studying abroad in Japan (or anywhere!) but don't have the funds? Do you have the Federal Pell Grant or will you have it when you plan to study abroad? Then looky here!

http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

The Online application for next Fall 2011 & Summer 2011 study abroad programs opens in January. Be ready!

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[dbzchick101]

Hi! I'm planning to go attend Sophia University in Tokyo in Fall 2011. I just want to ask where you were able to find a host family? Is there a program you signed in or was it part of your exchange program?

I am having a hard time choosing between a dorm and a host family. The only thing I am worried about is that I will end up staying with a bad host family.

[floatinginlimbo]

@dbzchick101 It was part of my exchange program, I had the choice of staying with a host family or in the dorms. Host family is my rec., but it also depends on the type of person you are. It's important to be flexible and comfortable with trying a different lifestyle. And if you do get a bad host family, it will still be an experience, right? And if it's that bad, I know some people here who were unsatisfied with their host families so they moved back to the dorms, does your school allow that?

[austinguy23]

You stay out all night? WTF. They're probably thinking "American girls are such ho's."

[Massofwaffles]

Does your family have internet or do you pay for it yourself; and how often are you able to use it?

[tunechi985]

how did you getn to do that.but umm.I hope you can help me with this soo here it goes.Im looking to join a program where i can find work an long term or life stay in japan.I want to join a school or whatever that helps with learning japanese language, and there culture an hopefully them giving me a trip to try it out for myself.Any help or details.I'm not looking for teaching jobs.I bearly finish but did high school. No college.

[TheBlackRabbitReaper]

@austinguy23 lol irk~!xD

The girl:k am going out~! Dont wait up!

host family:sayonara~!

*girl leaves*

*Midnight*

Host mom:american girls ho's

Host dad:yes indeed kobito

Host lil bro:okasan wh ho?

[TheLollipopAhh]

your host mam is really nice :D

[CastlevaniaGirl]

Do I have to be enrolled in a college here in America before I can go to college in Japan?

[ironiskaivar]

did u know japanese before u got there ?

[jaywalkerhempknight]

It's nice to get a feeling of how people live in other countries. Thanks for sharing. BTW sounds like you're from Connecticut, no?

[BladePenguin]

i wish i can have a japanese host family.

they better have a hot daughter >:O

[RipZiemedia]

dont u play with your japanese brother (anal)