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Originally Posted by rechu
Not everyone welcomes exchange students for altruistic reasons. I did a semester abroad in college. The host that I and another student lived with had exchange students because her adult children didn't want her living alone - she had diabetes. We did once have to call one of her children late at night when she had a blood sugar episode. She sometimes complained about us costing her money. One time she took us to her home in the country, but otherwise we were left to our own devices as far as exploring the city, etc. At least we were in college, so we could be more independent than high school students.
Anyways, I think it's great that you want to do some activities with them and make their time in the US more special. I'm sure they will appreciate it.
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They told me about a friend who has it worse. They went to a farmer family, and the farmers have them do almost all the farm chores, I almost feel they are being used for labor. From the moment they come home from school they are made to do farm work. I think things like this are horrible and I now realize not everyone has the best intentions. I think that is human nature. I still prefer to expect the best out of people, but it is what it is. I'm sorry you and your fellow exchange student had that kind of experience with a host.