It is up to you what you would like to cook but please keep the following suggestions in mind. Please do not prepare food from the country of your guest…. Read More
Home Hosting
What about transportation?
In most cases, fellows do not have access to a car or the ability to drive while in San Diego. For short term stays, we typically ask home hosts to… Read More
What room type will I be providing?
We ask that fellows have their own bedroom and bed. In some cases, if a home host takes two fellows of the same sex, they can share a room, but… Read More
Do my guests have insurance?
Yes, all of our international visitors have medical and accident insurance provided by the U.S. Department of State.
How often do I need to cook for my guests?
Whatever works best for you and your family. We just ask that guests have access to the fridge and kitchen to make breakfast or pack lunch. Dinner plans and arrangements… Read More
How long will my guests stay?
This depends upon the program. Some opportunities are for just a couple of nights, while others are month long or multi-week hosting opportunities.
May I take my guests to visit tourist destinations?
Yes, this is recommended and can be discussed and arranged between the host and guests.
Do the guests spend the night at my house?
For dinner hosting, guests do not stay overnight. We typically request that hosts give their guests a ride back to their hotel after dinner.
How many guests will I host?
This is up to you. Depending on the program, we will suggest a number of guests for each host. We generally like to keep groups small to allow for deeper… Read More
How long should the meal be?
The host has control in setting a limit but we suggest to plan for about two hours. Depending on how the conversation goes, it could be longer or shorter.