Be a Thanksgiving Dinner Host Family Pop Quiz!
13,000 international students from all over the world are studying in our community. Many from countries hard for us to visit and experience their culture. Most want to learn about American life and to make an American friend. Surveys suggest 2/3 will never set foot in an American home.
Would you be willing to invite 2 or 3 to share in your Thanksgiving celebration? You would pick them up at their apartment(s) near the ASU Tempe campus. Whenever your Thanksgiving is over, you would take them back (this could be 6:00PM or midnight depending on you and your guests). You should “Do Thanksgiving” just the way you would anyway … explaining to the students why Americans celebrate Thanksgiving and in particular your family traditions.
Your primary goal would be to build a relationship of friendship. As a natural by-product your family will be blessed and your children’s horizons widened. They might become life-long friends. For those that sign up, we will provide suggestions to ease your fears and help you prepare to have a wonderful time with your special guests.
If you would like more information, please contact: Renee at 602-579-9620, [email protected]
- Are you interested in helping others learn about American culture?
- Would you find it difficult to learn a new language and move to another country?
- On November 24th do you expect to have too much food on your dinner table?
- Would you be able to add two more plates to your Thanksgiving Table?
13,000 international students from all over the world are studying in our community. Many from countries hard for us to visit and experience their culture. Most want to learn about American life and to make an American friend. Surveys suggest 2/3 will never set foot in an American home.
Would you be willing to invite 2 or 3 to share in your Thanksgiving celebration? You would pick them up at their apartment(s) near the ASU Tempe campus. Whenever your Thanksgiving is over, you would take them back (this could be 6:00PM or midnight depending on you and your guests). You should “Do Thanksgiving” just the way you would anyway … explaining to the students why Americans celebrate Thanksgiving and in particular your family traditions.
Your primary goal would be to build a relationship of friendship. As a natural by-product your family will be blessed and your children’s horizons widened. They might become life-long friends. For those that sign up, we will provide suggestions to ease your fears and help you prepare to have a wonderful time with your special guests.
If you would like more information, please contact: Renee at 602-579-9620, [email protected]