The Global Training and Development Institute (GTDI) is excited to offer individuals and families the opportunity to participate in an international program this summer to serve as homestay hosts for a weekend!
UConn's GTDI will welcome 20 college student leaders from Northern Africa to participate in a Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) sponsored by the U.S. State Department. During their five-week program, students will learn about U.S. history and social entrepreneurship, and then apply the skills learned in the program to address challenges back in their home countries through a grant-funded project.
Sponsored by the State Department, this program is open to forgein undergraduate students between the ages of 18 and 25 from Northern Africa and is meant to improve their understanding of the United States and to develop their leadership skills. Throughout the program, students live in on-campus housing, with the exception of a weekend homestay.
GTDI is seeking families and individuals to host 1-2 students each for a ‘homestay’ weekend, beginning Friday evening, July 22nd through Sunday afternoon/evening July 24th. The goal of the homestay is for students to experience U.S. culture by seeing how residents live and spend their leisure time in this country.
The homestay is a unique cross-cultural opportunity to learn about regions in Northern Africa and to develop new friendships. Please contact Danielle DeRosa at danielle.derosa@uconn.edu or if you would like to participate or have questions. Thank you for your interest!
For more information, contact: Danielle DeRosa at danielle.derosa@uconn.edu