Exchange host families needed

A few international students are still looking for host families in Mount Pearl and Carbonear in the hopes of getting a firsthand Newfoundland family experience starting in September.
And while September may seem like a long ways off yet, representatives from the Newfoundland International Students Exchange Program (NISEP) said time is running out to find homes for two potential exchange students.
“A lot of people like when I put up my ads or posts to, you know, search for families, I think people’s general idea is that they’re not coming till September, so there’s lots of time, but the students in their own countries do have to apply for visas and be approved and that sort of thing so it is a process,” said Annette Osborne of NISEP. “So that’s why, like the big push is on now, because a lot of these students are over there wondering if they will have a home to come.”
NISEP has already found homes for eight students planning to attend Mount Pearl Senior High, but there are two more students looking for homes in Mount Pearl.

Two hosts are also needed for a pair of grade 11 students from Brazil hoping to attend Carbonear Collegiate in September.
The mission of NISEP is to foster an educational, fun, and culturally diverse experience for everyone, so international students and their host families can learn and grow together. The program matches students with host families based on shared interests and goals, to better ensure everyone feels at home. NISEP is also available to support students and families throughout the exchange.
“We really hope for families that will be engaged and make them feel part of the family – show them their Newfoundland experience,” said Osborne.
Host families receive $875 per month to help with the additional costs of caring for a student.
Mount Pearl families interested can contact Annette Osborne at annette.osborne@nisep.ca. Carbonear families interested can contact Christine Power at christine.power@nisep.ca