How to apply for studying in Canada in 2020?

Many students with insufficient self-management ability can't take care of themselves after studying in Canada, so they often choose host families. Here's how to apply for a host family studying in Canada in 2020.

First, let's look at how to choose a host family.

1 hardware conditions

A) the distance between home and school. This is a problem that people consider more. In principle, it is best to live near the school, but the actual situation is often that there are not so many near the school. If you can walk in 30 minutes, I think it is acceptable. If the walk is overtime, the home can't pick up and drop off, and the bus is inconvenient, then we must resolutely change homes.

B) the location and size of the room. Of course, the ideal rooms are upstairs and oversized rooms. But many houses in Canada are on the first floor, so there is no problem with the rooms on the first floor. Many parents and children will definitely refuse to mention the basement here, but what kind of basement we want to see, if it is a very dark basement without windows, is definitely unacceptable. But if it is a semi-basement with good light and sunshine, it can actually be considered.

C) Old and new houses, townhouses or single-family houses, etc. Personally, I don't think these should be considered. C) Old and new houses, townhouses or single-family houses, etc. Personally, I don't think these should be considered.

2. Family structure and background

Ethnic issues. This is actually a privacy issue. In general, it cannot be said that Indians and blacks can't accept it. Basically, based on the home information provided, you can roughly judge, or euphemistically put forward that you don't want to live in such a person's home. It is not so easy to find pure Canadians, so I think the category of local people includes all kinds of immigrant descendants, Europeans, Americans and so on.

B) China family or western family. The Chinese here include Chinese immigrants from Hongkong, Taiwan Province Province and Southeast Asia, as well as immigrant families who once lived in China. Westerners include native Canadians and many immigrants from Europe and even Latin America. China's family's eating habits will definitely make the children of the past adapt to China, while the diet of westerners is much simpler, so if your children are picky eaters, try to choose China's family. If your child is extroverted and good at communicating with others, then you can consider western families. Meeting a family who is also willing to communicate will be very helpful for children's language practice.

C) How many children are there at home? This is a difficult problem I met. Generally, parents and children in our country don't like having children at home, especially children under 10. There is only one simple reason given: it is too noisy! Another is that some parents want to have children of the same age at home, which is also a good and bad choice. It is very challenging to have a child his own age to get along with his own children. It is difficult for two children who grew up in completely different cultural backgrounds and values to live in harmony. If your own children have strong self-esteem, low interpersonal skills or emotional intelligence, and poor stress resistance and endurance, I suggest trying not to choose such a family, otherwise the children will feel very distressed.

D) parents' professional and educational background. Personally, I don't think we need to care too much about the major and education of stay-at-home parents.

E) religious family. I suggest choosing, but if your child is sensitive or even disgusted with religious beliefs, don't choose.

F) single-parent families. Generally, there are more families with single mothers. If your child has a sense of rejection of single-parent families, you need to skillfully refuse. Personally, I think single-parent families are acceptable.

3. Other conditions

A) family hobbies. This is more difficult to judge. Let's just say whether living in it is suitable or not. Many home materials will say that you like sports, reading, camping and so on. This is just about how much spare time and richness you need to live.

B) Do you have a pet? This is also simple. See if the child is allergic to pets, and can't accept families with pets. Note that many families in Canada have pets.

C) vegetarian families. You can also ask for this.

D) whether or not to smoke. Generally speaking, Canadian families don't smoke much, especially if smoking is not allowed indoors.

E) Stay with some international students. Generally speaking, it is recommended to have at most two, preferably from different countries, but sometimes there are not so many families and there is no way. It is more convenient to communicate with the same country.

F) In addition, if the child has any special needs, such as health and medication, be sure to make it clear.

Then let's take a look at the precautions of host families.

1. Solicit the opinions of host families.

You should learn to always ask the parents of the host family for advice when making daily plans, and make sure that they know:

Where would you like to go？

2) How to get there

Who are you with?

When will you go home?

You should make sure to go home at the appointed time.

If you come home late, or you want to change your plans, you must call your host family. You should learn to be responsible for your actions and make yourself feel responsible. Please note: your host family may refuse some activities you ask to participate in according to the situation.

Reasons for rejection may include:

Worried about your safety.

2) Conflict with family planning.

2. Respect their ideas

The host family has no obligation to receive the guests or visiting family members you invited. We suggest that you help your family book hotel accommodation before they visit.

If you choose to go on vacation, travel or participate in social activities with your host family, you should take the initiative to bear part of your own expenses and share some public expenses with your host family. If you don't participate in the activities of the host family, you should discuss with the host family and make arrangements acceptable to everyone.

You should have a very open mind to come to Canada and feel the Canadian life. You should be ready to integrate into your host family, take an active part in family activities, and assume the responsibilities as a family member. Your life experience in Canada largely depends on your attitude and friendliness.

When you first arrive in a strange country and live in a strange family, you often encounter some difficulties in the first few weeks. You may feel homesick and depressed because you don't know the language, which is normal. You know, you need to give yourself time to adapt to the new environment around you.

Deal with problems

Your boarding experience will be an important part of your life in Canada, and a host family can give you an experience and feeling as a Canadian family member. If you have problems in adapting to the life of the host family, you should try to communicate directly and frankly with the parents of the host family and tell them your problems and anxiety. In many cases, problems and misunderstandings can often be solved through friendly consultations and exchanges. If the problem still exists after communication, you can seek help from the teacher in charge of international student affairs coordination in the school and find a solution to the problem. In general, the coordinator will talk to you first to understand your problems and anxiety, then consult with your host family to solve the problem, and finally pay you a return visit for a period of time to ensure that the problem is solved reasonably.

As a boarding student, you should cooperate with your host family, remove obstacles, solve problems and make your boarding experience pleasant, successful and unforgettable. In fact, through all kinds of efforts and attempts, including coordinating teachers to participate in mediation, foreign students and host families can't really get along, but they have a rare opportunity. However, if the host family system is seriously violated, it may be sent back to China. If you intend to terminate your stay with your host family, you should notify the school and host family in writing at least one month in advance.

Step 4 travel on weekends

If you want to go out, you must tell your host parents where you plan to go, how to take the bus, when to go home and what to do, and ask their permission. You should go home at the time agreed by your host parents. You must get the consent of your host parents or guardians in Canada before you can spend the night outside. Travel with people other than host family members must obtain the consent of host parents, guardians and parents of students.

5. Help host families do housework

Your host family will welcome you as a member of their family. This means that they may not treat you as a guest. If you can always keep your room tidy and do housework, such as setting the table, cooking or helping to prepare dinner, your host family will be more favorable to you.

As a family member, you may sometimes have to prepare your own breakfast and lunch like everyone else, or do your own laundry, because this is what most family members do. By helping host families do housework, we can enhance our feelings with host family members.

Step 6 prescribe diet

Usually three meals a day. If your parents are on a business trip, you can cook by yourself. Usually, Canadian students prepare their own lunches and bring them to school. Breakfast is usually simple and light. The whole family can prepare breakfast together. The food can be bread/toast/fruit, juice/milk or cereal/eggs. Lunch may include sandwiches, raw vegetables, biscuits, milk/juice and fruit. The dinner set may be rice, meat, cooked vegetables, salad and dessert.

Your host family will ask about the food you like or dislike, and try to satisfy your taste. If you have a special food you don't like, you should ask it politely. You can share your own culture by cooking for your host family.

7. Telephone use

1) Ask permission before using the telephone.

2) The time should not be too long (generally not more than 15 minutes).

3) Don't use your mobile phone after 10 at night.

4) Make international or domestic long-distance calls at your own expense.

I suggest you buy a recharge card to make a long-distance call.

8. Use of the Internet

Students must maintain good morality and behavior when using the Internet or related network technologies. We encourage students and host families to discuss fairly, formulate norms for Internet use and surfing, and strictly abide by them. International students should pay attention to avoid revealing personal information in online chat rooms.

9. TV

Like other family members, you can watch TV or participate in family entertainment activities at the right time. In this way, your English can be improved quickly and help you get along with your family better.

10. Transportation

1) Don't rely on your host family to drive you anywhere.

2) If you make a polite and reasonable request, your host parents will be willing to drive you to school or community activities.

3) If you are sick or injured, the host family or school will provide transportation or take you to the hospital or see a doctor in person.

1 1. Tidy up the room

You will have your own room with a bed, dresser, wardrobe, mattress, pillow and sheets. Your room will have a space suitable for your study, and it will be equipped with a desk lamp, a chair and a table. The room can be locked if necessary, but the host parents usually leave a spare key.

You should tell your host parents when you need to be alone and how long you like to be alone. Although it is important to respect your privacy, spending too much time alone and writing/talking in your mother tongue will shorten the time to practice English.

12. Use of the bathroom

You should ask the host family about the rules or habits of using the bathroom. You should know when to take a bath or shower and how long it takes. You don't have to wait until everyone has finished washing, but consider leaving enough hot water for everyone. It is best not to take a bath for more than 10 minutes. To avoid disturbing your family, please don't take a shower after 10 at night. After taking a shower, you should restore the cleanliness of the bathroom and clean the floor or the originally dry corner.

Your host family will provide necessary bathroom supplies, such as toilet paper, soap and towels. You only need to prepare personal items such as toothbrush, shampoo and hand cream.

13. Other (prohibited behavior)

1) International students with Canadian student visas are forbidden to drink alcohol and take illegal drugs.

2) Immigration Canada prohibits foreign students from taking paid jobs.

3) International students are not allowed to drive their host parents' cars, nor are they encouraged to buy cars during their studies.