Dear Editor,
The charity, HOST, would love to hear from readers who would enjoy welcoming an international student at a UK university to their home this Christmas.
Many students, from all over the world, will be stuck on an almost deserted campus if we cannot find more homes for them to go to. This is an opportunity to make friends, and do something positive towards increasing goodwill and mutual understanding in the world.
Students speak English, and bring fun, interest and curiosity about our customs and culture. Zhao from China has requested a visit, adding: ‘I do hope the family are Christian, because I want to know how real Christians celebrate Christmas!’
HOST was established in 1987 by the British Council and is a registered charity. Our regional organisers take care linking students with volunteer hosts. We also arrange visits at weekends all year round. Visit www.hostuk.org or call HOST on 020 7739 6292.
Thank you.
