Student Help BC

Homestays offer a viable option for international students new to BC. The host and the student can study their suitability in terms of facilities provided, the proximity of accommodation to the student's educational institution and to local transit, all from the comfort of their homeland. The monthly rent in homestay accommodations often includes a three or two-course meal (mostly prepared by the host concerned). This alleviates many a concern for the student who would much rather allocate valuable time for studies rather than for cooking or some other day to day tasks such as for grocery shopping. Also to be noted is that furniture, laundry, heating, TV, WiFi as well as other conveniences are included in pain rent. In some cases, access to pools/gym facilities is included adding value to the housing option. Of course, there is the added advantage of gaining knowledge of the culture/practices of the land through interactions with the host (whenever time permits). Students can also feel secure with the knowledge regarding whether the hosts have complied with background checks with the respective homestay agencies, if so on when conducted.