Welcome!
IMPORTANT: If you are applying with less than one month time before your arrival, please contact ABODE first to check on Homestay availabilities. Thank you.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SUMMER STEP PROGRAM: We are accepting Homestay applications for the University of Washington Summer STEP programs on a case by case basis only. Please contact ABODE first to check on homestay availability. 2013 FALL QUARTER NOTICES:
2013 FALL Quarter Homestay APPLICATIONS: Please plan to submit your homestay applications by the end of July 2013. ABODE usually needs at least one month to work on a homestay application. Any last minute applications received will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
2013 FALL Quarter Homestay ARRIVALS: Our homestays are full during the month of August through the beginning of September with short-stay students. Whenever possible, we ask students to arrive 2 to 3 days before the first day of orientation, and not to arrive more than a week before the orientation starting date. Here are the recommended arrival dates:
South Seattle Community College: September 6, 2013 or later
Highline Community College: September 6, 2013 or later
ALL OTHER SCHOOLS: September 10, 2013 or later
If you have questions, please contact us as soon as possible.
Thank you,
The Staff at ABODE
Dear homestay guest,
We enjoy bringing people of different cultures together in a challenging and rewarding experience. Living with American homestay hosts will help you improve your English skills and understand American culture.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
--The staff at ABODE