When I began looking into studying abroad with DIS, my biggest concern by far was housing. At Miami University, we have very traditional housing set up with dorms across campus. Committing to DIS going in blind with regards to housing was a very stressful thing. When it came time for housing applications, I struggled with which option would be the best for me. It was so tempting to like with my DIS peers in the Residential Community or the LLC, but I decided to step out of my comfort zone and live with a family in a Homestay. It has been the best decision I have made for my study abroad experience and for reasons I never expected. Its the little things that have made all the difference.
Listening to my host mom hum and sing as she gets ready in the morning.
Having a relationship with my host brother that would make anyone think we have grown up together.
Going to my host sister's soccer game and getting overly involved.
Waking up tp the smell of freshly baked bread several mornings a week because your host dad loves to bake.
Eating fresh apples off the trees in your back yard.
Listening to stories at the dinner table, like how your host parents met.
Walking the dog to the beach and watching the sun set.
Coming home after a long day to smiling faces and a home cooked meal.
Your host brother calling you Jennifer, even though he knows that is not your hame.
Living with a family has made my experience here so much richer and I will have a lifelong relationship with my family and connection to Denmark. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything and I highly recommend putting a homestay as your first choice as well, even if you have a slight inkling you want to live with a family, do it.
"It's not what we have in life, but who we have in life that matters."
Listening to my host mom hum and sing as she gets ready in the morning.
Having a relationship with my host brother that would make anyone think we have grown up together.
Going to my host sister's soccer game and getting overly involved.
Waking up tp the smell of freshly baked bread several mornings a week because your host dad loves to bake.
Eating fresh apples off the trees in your back yard.
Listening to stories at the dinner table, like how your host parents met.
Walking the dog to the beach and watching the sun set.
Coming home after a long day to smiling faces and a home cooked meal.
Your host brother calling you Jennifer, even though he knows that is not your hame.
Living with a family has made my experience here so much richer and I will have a lifelong relationship with my family and connection to Denmark. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything and I highly recommend putting a homestay as your first choice as well, even if you have a slight inkling you want to live with a family, do it.
"It's not what we have in life, but who we have in life that matters."