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AHN Aussie Christmas Gift Guide It's that time of year. Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You is on high rotation, houses and supermarkets are being adorned with decorations, and people are gearing up for some much-needed time…
What are the student visa requirements for Australia? by Constantine Paxinos, PAX Migration Australia Looking for accommodation in Australia? BOOK A HOMESTAY Since the Australian Government released its Migration Strategy in December 2023, a series of changes have been…
At the Australian Homestay Network (AHN), we know that people will take time off from work around Easter and Christmas/New Years to catch up with friends and family, go on a trip, or recharge. Most students will have a few…
Halloween, celebrated every October 31, is a fun, spooky tradition enjoyed worldwide. As an AHN host, it's a great opportunity to get to know international students and celebrate Halloween customs. Read our guide for tips on how you can get…
by Raquel Valle, KBA Global Education & Migration You've ticked off your university enrollment and secured your Subclass 500 visa. Now, it’s time to arrange your accommodations. Homestays in Australia are fantastic because they provide more than just a place…
Homestay offers a unique blend of cultural immersion, language development, and a supportive environment for students. It promotes personal growth, provides a safe living arrangement, and allows students to experience the local way of life. Join our #AHNFamilyAU now! It…
Australia has a diverse and vibrant international student population, generally ranking in the top five study abroad locations along with the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand. As one of the world’s most popular destinations for international…
5 Reasons I Love Hosting Students. I moved to Melbourne a few years ago from the UK and was totally blown away by the kindness of everyone I met. People were so keen to help me discover all the wonderful…
2022 AHN Aussie Gift Guide Christmas is fast approaching and we bet you’re counting down the days until the end of 2022. It’s been a crazy year, right?! If you’re an international student studying in Australia and you want some…
Settling Into Homestay, A Hosts Advice. This is for the newer hosts, like myself, who are just starting to feel their way around hosting international students, while they are settling into homestay. Just be practical & patient and remember the…
Settling in and setting up... Settling into a new country can be very daunting if you’ve never been before so we’ve put together a few tips: Take a selfie with your host when you arrive - it'll help you…
2019 AHN Aussie Gift Guide Whether you’re an international student studying in Australia or a dedicated homestay host, we bet you’re counting down the days until the end of 2019. If you’re looking for some Australian souvenirs to take home…
Being an international student can be stressful. First there’s all the lectures, tutorials and studying you have to do. On top of that you’re probably getting used to living away from your family, finding your way around a new city…
12 Tips for dealing with Homesickness No matter how excited you are to be studying in a new country, it's natural to feel a bit homesick sometimes. It’s a huge transition to be living away from home with the added…
AHN House Rules A solid foundation for a successful homestay and establishing an understanding between you and your guests Welcoming an international student into your home is a fantastic cultural exchange and experience for everyone involved. During the homestay it’s…
What are the requirements to get a study visa for Australia? by Constantine Paxinos, PAX Migration Australia Looking for accommodation in Australia? BOOK A HOMESTAY Obtaining a student visa for Australia is a great opportunity to gain a qualification…
Experiencing another culture is one of the best things about studying overseas. If you’ve decided to go to school or university in Australia you’ll notice the locals have a very unique way of speaking. Even though English is the official…
You've got to make the most of your time in another country and when your "home away from home" is as big as Australia - there are plenty of amazing experiences to put on your bucket list. Here are our…
Australia is the third most popular destination for international students in the world. With stunning natural landscapes, amazing wildlife, buzzing cities and weather to suit visitors from across the globe - it's no wonder record numbers of overseas students are…
5 Reasons to Study in Townsville #StudyQueensland Imagine being able to get a world-class education in a city that enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine each year and has the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep. Welcome to Townsville!…
5 Reasons to Study in Darwin #StudyNT Darwin might be the smallest Australian capital city in terms of population, but there are plenty of reasons why it’s a top destination for international students. A global focus on education A number…
I came to Canberra, Australia in September 2011 to start my Foundations course at ANU College. I was 17, and had just finished year 10. My sister was already in her third year of university also in Canberra when I…
I am very happy to live with the most beautiful and smart people in the world. During my homestay, my host parents always shared lots of different interesting things with me – like cooking together on Sunday mornings. This makes…
I came to Australia to study 4 years ago, I was awarded a scholarship from the Ecuadorian government and got the offer letter from UQ to do my bachelor’s degree. However, I had to do the Foundation Year program since…
Hey there!! I’m Eva, a 20-year-old girl from China, an international exchange student studying Business in Tourism and Event Management at SCU. I would like to share my homestay story about a lovely Australian family in Gold Coast. The most…
Leaving the familiar is always a difficult thing to do. One has to take a leap of faith and brave obstacles, to push away the sadness and flash a convincing smile, and to be open and ready to discover what…
Hello，my name is Winnie and I am a first-year psychological science student at UNSW. This is my second semester in UNSW and it is also my second semester living with my homestay hosts Robert and Rani. They are very…
I live with an Australian family with a dad, mum, two children and a dog. I feel very welcome with my own private room on the second floor of their house and accepted as a member of their family.
My name is Monserrat Rico Jiménez, I am 19 years old Mexican girl and this is my experience since I arrived to Australia. I won’t lie to you. This has been the most crazier and exciting thing that I have…
I am very happy to share my homestay experience. My name is Jenny. I am 22 year old, a UWA Chinese student in Perth, Western Australia, now I am studying my English bridging course because my English language is not…
My homestay experience Hi, l am Helen, a 17 year old international student from China, l am a commerce student in Brisbane. At the end of September 2016 l came here to further my study and choose the commerce as…
I’m Andy, an international student, from Taiwan. Before I came to Australia, I had not been to any western countries. I was wondering about my language skill, differences of life style and missing family. However, I have had a friendly…
I am Weirou Yu, a 25 years old Chinese girl. I am an international student who currently studying the Master of Business at Griffith University Gold Coast campus. Before I went Australia, my agency ‘GloAce’ contact with the AHN homestay…
Hey everyone! I’m Sissi, an international student who has been staying in Western Australia for nearly one year. I would like to share my wonderful experience with AHN Homestay. Life is unpredictable, we never know what the future holds, who…
