Living with a homestay family can be one of the most memorable parts of studying abroad—but also one of the most challenging! In this episode, we take a closer look at what really happens behind the scenes of homestay life.
住在寄宿家庭裡，可能是留學生活中最特別、也最具挑戰性的一部分！在這一集中，我們深入聊聊寄宿生活的真實樣貌——那些教科書上不會提到的細節。

We talk about: 我們討論了：
2:11 🏠 The vetting process – How host families are selected 寄宿家庭的審核流程 —— 如何挑選合適的家庭

可參考BCCIE (British Columbia Council of International Education) 的網頁

7:55 Expectations vs. reality – What surprises students most 理想與現實的差距 —— 學生最常感到驚訝的地方

19:57 Cultural nuances – Privacy, boundaries, and different ways of living 文化細節與差異 —— 隱私觀念、生活習慣與界線

30:23 Everyday differences – Temperature settings, cleanliness, table manners, and even pillows and towels! 日常生活挑戰 —— 室溫設定、整潔習慣、餐桌禮儀、甚至是枕頭和毛巾！

38:12 Real student stories – The good, the bad, and the awkward moments that teach us the most
真實學生故事 —— 有開心的、有不習慣的，也有令人啼笑皆非的時刻

44:11 Tips for students – How to adapt, communicate, and make the most of your homestay experience 給學生的建議 —— 如何溝通、適應，並從寄宿生活中學到最多

Whether you’re preparing for your first homestay or just curious about what it’s like to live with a Canadian family, this episode is full of stories, laughter, and lessons about cross-cultural living.
無論你即將入住寄宿家庭，或只是對加拿大的居住文化感到好奇，這一集都充滿了真實故事、笑聲與跨文化交流的啟發。

🎧 Tune in and find out what really makes a homestay experience unforgettable!
一起收聽，發現寄宿生活中那些難忘又獨特的經驗吧！

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