Explore the world by participating in a homestay program this summer. Develop new friendships and share cultures, customs and heritage. Open your heart and home to a delegate from Japan or allow your teenage to travel to Japan for a month-long homestay. The homestays are sponsored by Texas Global Education and Cultural Exchange (TGE) and their partner organizations in Japan. Information about TGE, a non-profit organization, and the opportunities are available on their web site:
http://www.texasglobaleducation.org/.A teen who participated in 2008 describes her month-long adventure:
My home stay in Japan was AMAZING! I don't even think that describes it enough. It was the best summer of my life.Get ready for your best summer: Plan an amazing summer for your child(ren) by applying to be a host family or by encouraging your teen to apply for a homestay in Japan, Greece or Australia.
Inbound:
- Japan - July 22 - Aug. 20. We will need 30 - 35 host families for delegates (age 12 - 17) and chaperons.
- Greece - July 22 - Aug. 13 or 22 (tentative) We will need 8 - 10 host families for delegates (age 15 - 18).
Host Family:
The rewards for welcoming a student or chaperone into your home are numerous:increased compassion for people new to a different culture; increased skills in adapting to differences in values and behavior; improved language and communication skills; new friendships.Outbound:
- All Texas delegates must be 14 - 18 years of age and the applications are due March 1.
- Japan - July 8 - Aug 6. Delegates must be selected to participate.
- Australia - July 24 - Aug. 9. A minimum of 10 delegates required.
- Greece - Tentative dates are June 30 - July 22. Six to ten delegates will be selected to participate.
Homestay in Japan (or Greece or Australia): Your teen (14-18 years old) can reap the rewards of being a part of another family this summer. He or she will be treated like a family member and learn about the culture, food, language from the day-to-day interactions with his "brother" or "sister" for 2-4 weeks. Host families and potential delegates are screened prior to being accepted.
** Great News for Outbound
Ambassadors ** , we can offer the below scholarships and we can assist with
fundraising, but we have to start now!
If 2010 is your goal, let us know now
so we can assist as well.
- Ten $250.00 scholarships to Australia
- Ten $150.00 scholarships to Japan
- *Eight $150.00 scholarships to Greece
Apply Now
** HURRY: Deadline for applications is extended to March 13th, 2009HELP SPREAD THE WORD: We encourage you to forward this information to friends or other students who might be interested in hosting delegates or becoming an ambassador.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact one of us.
Thank you and regards,
Susan Kilpatrick -
Inbound Coordinator for Host families
tge.susan@gmail.com
(940)
241-3097
Linda Smittle -
Outbound Coordinator for Texas traveling
teens
tge.linda@gmail.com
(972) 562-7356
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