ࡱ; Root Entry Fѻ@CompObjjOle 1TableaRoot Entry F@CompObjjOle 1Tablea  FMicrosoft Word-Dokument MSWordDocWord.Document.89qn newerror{/newerror fpop pop 0 ne{grestoreall}if showpage initgrOh+'0@ h t 5@e@ [@0aܭ{@DonutPete Lovering Normal.dot3A Co [::Standard1$*$OJQJCJmH BA@BAbsatz-StandardschriftartBBWW-Default Paragraph Font** WW8Num1z0OJQJ** WW8Num2z0OJQJ2!2Numbering Symbols    hOJQJ6.Q.l..... .h.6.Q.l..... . h.6.Q.l..... .h.6.Q.l..... .h.6.Q.l..... .h.6.Q.l..... ..6.Q.l..... .WW8Num2WW8Num3WW8Num4WW8Num5WW8Num6WW8Num7P@GTimes New Roman5Symbol3&ArialGTimes New RomanGTimes New Roman5SymbolCFComic Sans MSBhiEiE'0ture: *MediaType Plain 2 dict dup /MediaType (Plain) put dup /InputAttributes mark currentpagedevice /InputAttributes get { dup type /dillection of Thoughts for a Good Youth Exchange  !CDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ   Ifyourstudentremainswithyou,orcomestoyouafterattendingcamp,remembernottolet H'#* thatcampexperiencebecomethefocusofhis/herlife.Youhavealottooffer,andyoustudentshouldenjoyhis/hertimewithyou!23b݌ T$T$ Ќ   23   232#  15  .3  0    NooneisPerfect.Don'ttrytobe.23B݌*,'.T$T$ Ќ   23   232#  16  .3  0    Studentsshouldbesupervisedamajorityofthetimetheyarehere.Thiscanbedoneby d,(0 family,friends,Lions,etc.Theycanbeleftalone,orontheirowninafamiliarandsafeenvironmentforperiodsoftime,butshouldnotbelefttotheirowndevicesoutsidethehome,orwithoutpreparationfirst.23/݌.n+3T$T$ Ќ   23   232#  17  .3  0    Donottrytoforceopinions,waysoflife,orphilosophiesonyourstudent,astheyshouldnotdo ^ toyou.23>݌ T$T$ Ќ   23   23R2#  18  .3  0    Donotallowyourselftobeataxidriverforcompulsiveshoppers!Manystudentsoverspend. h Askyourstudentwhathe/shewouldliketohavefromCanadaandspendareasonableamountoftimetryingtoaccommodate.Hint:Thriftshops,Secondhandstores,SalvationArmyandCatholicCharitiesareallgreatplacestofindjeans,sweaters,andother"CanadianWear"cheap.Theycanalsobefun!23R}݌ T$T$ Ќ   23   232#  19  .3  0    RespectPrivacy.Wecansometimesseemoverwhelmingandboisterous,notlikewhereyour    studentisfrom.23݌ T$T$ Ќ   23   232#  20  .3  0    Urgeyourstudenttosharefamilyrecipes,andyoudothesame.Haveyourstudentcook"food p  fromhome"!23݌ T$T$ Ќ   23   2312#  21  .3  0    BeaProudCanadian,andmakeyourstudentproudtobehere.231\݌TT$T$ Ќ   23   2372#  22  .3  0    Don'tcriticizeothercountries.Don'tcriticizeotherwaysoflife.Don'tstereotypeorgeneralize.237b݌fT$T$ Ќ   23   23g 2#  23  .3  0    Don'tallowyourstudenttotakeonmorethanhe/sheisphysically,emotionally,ormentally p able.(Forinstance,don'tallowhim/hertotryrockclimbingifyoudon'tthinkhe/sheiscapable).23g ݌ T$T$ Ќ   23   23!2#  24  .3  0    Ifyouplananoutingorfunctionwithmultiplestudentsand/orotherhostfamilies,besureto  includeALLstudentsinyouractives.DONOTallowcliques,orlittlegroups,toform.23!)"݌ T$T$ Ќ   23   23#2#  25  .3  0    Thisexperienceshouldbeahighlightinyourlife,andinyourstudent'slifeaswell.Ifitisn't,  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Don't try to be.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 16. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Students should be supervised a majority of the time they are here. This can be done by family, friends, Lions, etc. They can be left alone, or on their own in a familiar and safe environment for periods of time, but should not be left to their own devices outside the home, or without preparation first.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 17. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Do not try to force opinions, ways of life, or philosophies on your student, as they should not do to you.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 18. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Do not allow yourself to be a taxi driver for compulsive shoppers! Many students overspend. Ask your student what he/she would like to have from Canada and spend a reasonable amount of time trying to accommodate. Hint: Thrift shops, Second hand stores, Salvation Army and Catholic Charities are all great places to find jeans, sweaters, and other "Canadian Wear" cheap. They can also be fun!\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 19. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Respect Privacy. We can sometimes seem overwhelming and boisterous, not like where your student is from.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 20. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Urge your student to share family recipes, and you do the same. Have your student cook "food from home"!\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 21. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Be a Proud Canadian, and make your student proud to be here.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 22. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Don't criticize other countries. Don't criticize other ways of life. Don't stereotype or generalize.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 23. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Don't allow your student to take on more than he/she is physically, emotionally, or mentally able. (For instance, don't allow him/her to try rock climbing if you don't think he/she is capable).\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 24. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 If you plan an outing or function with multiple students and/or other host families, be sure to include ALL students in your actives. DO NOT allow cliques, or little groups, to form.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 25. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 This experience should be a highlight in your life, and in your student's life as well. If it isn't, please contact the youth exchange coordinator for assistance.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\plain \f1\fs22 These thoughts and suggestions may seem obvious, but were all taken from past exchange experiences. Please remember that we are all just human beings. Exchanges give us the opportunity to learn from one another, and to love each other. If you have any further suggestions to add to this list, please let us know. Thank you for being a host family, and happiness to you in the wonderful experiences you are about the have in what will change your life; The Lions Youth Exchange.\par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\plain \f1\fs22 December 2, 2001\par }}ourstudentproudtobehere.3 K݌X$$ Ќ   3   3% 2#  22  .3  0    Don'tcriticizeothercountries.Don'tcriticizeotherwaysoflife.Don'tstereotypeorgeneralize.3% P ݌$$ Ќ   3   3T!2#  23  .3  0    Don'tallowyourstudenttotakeonmorethanhe/sheisphysically,emotionally,ormentallyable.  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\pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Remember the 4 D's:\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \tab - No Drinking\'92\par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \tab - \'91No Driving\'92\par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \tab - \'91No Drugs\'92\par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \tab - \'91No Dating\'92\par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 2. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Remember that everyone needs "time outs". Do not try to fill every hour.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 3. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Ask what your students' interests are. As often as possible, try to fulfill reasonable requests.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 4. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Listen. Remember that many students do not have any concept of what our way of life is, as we don't of theirs.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 5. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Be Honest. Be Kind. Be Compassionate. Some students get very homesick. If you feel your student is overly depressed, please contact the youth exchange coordinator for assistance.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 6. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Ask what your student's financial constraints are. Tailor your activities accordingly. Your student is coming to live in a family environment, not to be catered to hand over foot.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 7. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Offer church services if requested. Do not force church attendance! If your student's religion is different than your family's, and your student requests church service, try to arrange church partnerships if possible.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 8. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Expect your student to participate fully in your family, including light chores.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 9. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Use Common Sense. Exchanges are to be Enjoyed, not Endured!\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 10. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Please respect your student as an adult. Most students are chosen for youth exchange because they are outstanding people.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 11. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Also remember that your student is still a youth. He/she may act very grown up and mature, but he/she still needs to be looked after, and may even need discipline.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 12. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Do not allow boyfriend/girlfriend relationships to take place.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 13. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Be aware that misunderstandings can happen if you take it for granted that your student understands everything you say. If your student is speaking English as a second language, make sure you both associate the same meanings to the words you use! (There are some hilarious anecdotes from past situations, but there are also sad ones.)\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 14. ab} \pard \s25\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 If your student remains with you, or comes to you after attending camp, remember not to let that camp experience become the focus of his/her life. You have a lot to offer, and you student should enjoy his/her time with you!\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\f\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920 3Bullet Lis;} {\s36 \li1440\sl0\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640 2Bullet Lis;} {\s37 \li720\sl0\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360 1Bullet Lis;} {\s38 \li5760\sl0\tx-5040\tx-4320\tx-3600\tx-2880\tx-2160\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320 8AutoList2;} {\s39 \li5040\sl0\tx-4320\tx-3600\tx-2880\tx-2160\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040 7AutoList2;} {\s40 \li4320\sl0\tx-3600\tx-2880\tx-2160\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760 6AutoList2;} {\s41 \li3600\sl0\tx-2880\tx-2160\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480 5AutoList2;} {\s42 \li2880\sl0\tx-2160\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200 4AutoList2;} {\s43 \li2160\sl0\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920 3AutoList2;} {\s44 \li1440\sl0\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640 2AutoList2;} {\s45 \li720\sl0\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360 1AutoList2;} }\margl1080\margr1080\margt1080\margb1080\ftnbj\ftnrestart\aftnnar\revisions \sectd \sbknone\endnhere {\*\pnseclvl1\pndec\pnstart1{\pntxta .}} {\*\pnseclvl2\pnlcltr\pnstart1{\pntxta .}} {\*\pnseclvl3\pnlcrm\pnstart1{\pntxta .}} {\*\pnseclvl4\pndec\pnstart1{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}} {\*\pnseclvl5\pnlcltr\pnstart1{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}} {\*\pnseclvl6\pnlcrm\pnstart1{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}} {\*\pnseclvl7\pndec\pnstart1{\pntxta .}} {\*\pnseclvl8\pnlcltr\pnstart1{\pntxta .}} {\*\pnseclvl9\pnlcrm\pnstart1} \pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 }{\plain \b\f1\fs22 A Collection of Thoughts for a Good Youth Exchange}{\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \par }\sect \sectd \sbknone\endnhere {\*\pnseclvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\*\pnseclvl2\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\*\pnseclvl3\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\*\pnseclvl4\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}} {\*\pnseclvl5\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}} {\*\pnseclvl6\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}} {\*\pnseclvl7\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta )}} {\*\pnseclvl8\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta )}} {\*\pnseclvl9\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang} {\pntext\pard 1. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Remember the 4 D's:\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \tab \_ No Drinking\par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \tab \_ No Driving\par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \tab \_ No Drugs\par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \tab \_ No Dating\par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 2. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Remember that everyone needs "time outs". Do not try to fill every hour.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 3. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Ask what your students' interests are. As often as possible, try to fulfill reasonable requests.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 4. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Listen. Remember that many students do not have any concept of what our way of life is, as we don't of theirs.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 5. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Be Honest. Be Kind. Be Compassionate. Some students get very homesick. If you feel your student is overly depressed, please contact the youth exchange coordinator for assistance.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 6. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Ask what your student's financial constraints are. Tailor your activities accordingly. Your student is coming to live in a family environment, not to be catered to hand over foot.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 7. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Offer church services if requested. Do not force church attendance! If your student's religion is different than your family's, and your student requests church service, try to arrange church partnerships if possible.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 8. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Expect your student to participate fully in your family, including light chores.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 9. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Use Common Sense. Exchanges are to be Enjoyed, not Endured!\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 10. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Please respect your student as an adult. Most students are chosen for youth exchange because they are outstanding people.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 11. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Also remember that your student is still a youth. He/she may act very grown up and mature, but he/she still needs to be looked after, and may even need discipline.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 12. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Do not allow boyfriend/girlfriend relationships to take place.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 13. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Be aware that misunderstandings can happen if you take it for granted that your student understands everything you say. If your student is speaking English as a second language, make sure you both associate the same meanings to the words you use! (There are some hilarious anecdotes from past situations, but there are also sad ones.)\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 14. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 If your student remains with you, or comes to you after attending camp, remember not to let that camp experience become the focus of his/her life. You have a lot to offer, and you student should enjoy his/her time with you!\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 15. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 No one is Perfect. Don't try to be.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 16. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Students should be supervised a majority of the time they are here. This can be done by family, friends, Lions, etc. They can be left alone, or on their own in a familiar and safe environment for periods of time, but should not be left to their own devices outside the home, or without preparation first.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 17. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Do not try to force opinions, ways of life, or philosophies on your student, as they should not do to you.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 18. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Do not allow yourself to be a taxi driver for compulsive shoppers! Many students overspend. Ask your student what he/she would like to have from Canada and spend a reasonable amount of time trying to accommodate. Hint: Thrift shops, Second hand stores, Salvation Army and Catholic Charities are all great places to find jeans, sweaters, and other "Canadian Wear" cheap. They can also be fun!\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 19. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Respect Privacy. We can sometimes seem overwhelming and boisterous, not like where your student is from.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 20. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Urge your student to share family recipes, and you do the same. Have your student cook "food from home"!\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 21. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Be a Proud Canadian, and make your student proud to be here.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 22. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Don't criticize other countries. Don't criticize other ways of life. Don't stereotype or generalize.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 23. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 Don't allow your student to take on more than he/she is physically, emotionally, or mentally able. (For instance, don't allow him/her to try rock climbing if you don't think he/she is capable).\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 24. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 If you plan an outing or function with multiple students and/or other host families, be sure to include ALL students in your actives. DO NOT allow cliques, or little groups, to form.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\pntext\pard 25. ab} \pard \s1\fi-720\li720\sl0\tx720 {\*\pn \pnlvl1\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}} {\plain \f1\fs22 This experience should be a highlight in your life, and in your student's life as well. If it isn't, please contact the youth exchange coordinator for assistance.\par }\pard \sl0 {\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\plain \f1\fs22 These thoughts and suggestions may seem obvious, but were all taken from past exchange experiences. Please remember that we are all just human beings. Exchanges give us the opportunity to learn from one another, and to love each other. If you have any further suggestions to add to this list, please let us know. Thank you for being a host family, and happiness to you in the wonderful experiences you are about the have in what will change your life; The Lions Youth Exchange.\par }{\plain \f1\fs22 \par }{\plain \f1\fs22 December 2, 2001\par }}scanhappenifyoutakeitforgrantedthatyourstudent #% understandseverythingyousay.IfyourstudentisspeakingEnglishasasecondlanguage,makesureyoubothassociatethesamemeaningstothewordsyouuse!(Therearesomehilariousanecdotesfrompastsituations,buttherearealsosadones.)23=h݌ T$T$ Ќ   23   23b2#  14  .3  0