Having the Time of Your Life in AMERICA !

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Having the Time of Your Lifein AMERICA !
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• Student Orientation Agenda
• Goals Objectives
• Adjustment in America
• Expectations
• Responsibilities of Students
• Responsibilities of Host Families
• Local Coordinators Role
• American High Schools
• Rules Regulations
• Student Safety Video
• Emergency Procedures
• Budget
• Volunteerism Special Opportunities

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Goals Objectives

• Interact with Americans
• Develop an appreciation of American culture
• Teach Americans about your culture and the
  citizens of your homeland about America

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Adjustment in America

• Jet Lag
• Homesickness/Culture Shock
• Language Problems
• Budget
• American Culture

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Expectations

• Realistic or Unrealistic

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Responsibilities of Students

• Serve as ambassadors from their countries and to
  teach Americans about their culture
• Follow all AYA, Host Family school rules
• Adapt to Host Family and be involved with their
  activities and help with chores
• Perform well in schools
• Communicate openly in English
• Take care of personal expenses
• Be respectful and show appreciation to Host Family

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Responsibilities of Host Families

• Welcome student as a family member
• Provide students with own bed place to study
• Provide all meals except school lunches
• Provide transportation to from school and
  religious services
• Help with challenges
• School, Culture shock, Language, Homesickness
• Encourage the exchange of cultural ideas
• Realistic expectations

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Local Coordinators Role

• Select safe and suitable Host Families
• Enroll students in High School
• Supervise support students
• Monthly contact with Students and Host Families
• Submit monthly reports
• Provide emergency assistance
• Coordinate activities

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American High Schools

• Course Selection/Schedule
• Grade Assignment
• Transportation
• Extra-curricular activities
• Sports, Band, Clubs, Prom, etc.
• Graduation

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Rules Regulations

• Basic AYA Rules
• Family Rules
• Expectation worksheet
• U.S. Department of State federal regulations
• Lines of COMMUNICATION

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Emergency Procedures

• Seek Medical Treatment
• Contact Host Family and Local Coordinator
• Contact AYA if you cant reach your local
  support1-800-322-4678
• Insurance

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Budget

• Personal Funds

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Volunteerism Special Opportunities

• Take part in cultural activities
• Conduct presentations about your country
• Participate in AYA contests and activities
• Volunteer when possible

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• Make memories that
• last a lifetime!