Prepare your home, your relationship, and your first days with confidence.

Hosting an international student is a meaningful experience—but it can also raise practical questions. What should you prepare in advance? What matters most in those first few days? How do you create a strong foundation from the start?

This free checklist includes reminders that will help you to:

  • Prepare your home so your student feels welcome and comfortable

  • Prepare your relationship to get off to a good start

  • Avoid common misunderstandings in the early days

This checklist is especially helpful if you are:

  • Hosting for the first time

  • Wanting to improve the experience for both you and your student

  • Looking for a simple, practical way to prepare thoughtfully