(필독) Griffith Homestay Program -- Student Information

※ 중요한 내용들이 많으니 꼭 읽어보시기 바랍니다.   Griffith Homestay Program--Student Information   Homestay Homestay is about a cultural exchange. You can improve your language skills and learn about Australia and meet new people. All families are different and Australia is a very multicultural society. You may find that you are placed in a homestay with Australians who have not been born in Australia. English may be their second language too! However, they will be fluent in English even if they have an accent and the husband and wife may come from different countries. All our families have attended an Orientation and each house has been inspected by University Staff.   Some homestay families will be made up of a mother, father and children, where others might be a mother and child or a couple with no children. Some families live with extended family members such as grandparents and others do not. Many families have pets such as dogs and cats. Each family will welcome their student into their home.   What to Expect A fully furnished private room with bed, lamp, desk and wardrobe. Some students maybe very lucky to have their own bathroom facilities but generally in Australia the home stay student can expect to share the facilities with other members of the family. 3 meals a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner A safe and secure environment   Pre Departure Before you arrive in Australia your home institution will give you information about your homestay host. You will be sent a family profile telling you how many children live in the homestay, if they have any pets, information about the facilities and the address and contact details. You may like to introduce yourself to your host family before you arrive in Australia by writing a letter, sending an email or contacting them by telephone.   Things to Remember Your host family will expect to know where you are at all times. If you are not returning home for your evening meal, you must let your family know before they have cooked your dinner. If you are staying out with your friends, please let your host family know--this may be done by telephone. Ask your host family first before inviting friends to your family's home. Remember to give your family your mobile number and tell them if you will be late home at night so that they do not worry. At the beginning of your tour it is a good idea to find out where your freidns live and collect their telephone numbers so that you and your host family can contact them. You can arrange activities and your host family can contact you in case of an emergency. If you are under 18 years of age you must not stay out overnight and must always advise your family of your whereabouts. Please contact the APP unit if you have any questions. Australia is in drought--this means only use a small amount of water for bating.   Safety and Security Homestay students should not walk around by themselves at night. Keep all personal papers and documents in a safe and secure place in the homestay. Do not leave bags unattended. If you go out at night time, ensure that you are accompanied by a friend. (신문 보도에 다르면 대체적으로 우리나라 보다 안전하지 않음)   Food You may have to make your own breakfast and pack your own lunch, this is quite common in Australia. A typical lunch might be sandwiches, fruit and a drink. Please talk to your family if you would like something different e.g. rice, noodles, salad and fruit. You may like to go shopping with the family to choose your favorite food or you might like to make a traditional meals for your host family. If you want to eat some special food or traditional favorites, you may have to pay additional money.   Smoking If you smoke--Please do not smoke in your family's home without permission. In Australia there are very strict laws aobut smoking in public places, on buses and in buildings at the University. In Australia, it is not acceptable to spite in public. I fyou need to spit, please leave the room and use the toilet. It is considered polite to blow your nose into a handkerchief or tissue but it is not polite to sniff.   Telephone and Internet If you use your family's telephone, please pay for your call. You can also purchase telephone cards or wireless internet cards. If you have a mobile phone, you can also purchase a pre paid start up kit so that you can make calls within australia to your host family and friends. (로밍 처리를 해서 가도 호주 내의 전화로 전화를 하기 위해서 pre paid start up kit를 사야되는 것일까?) Not all families have internet access. If your host family provides an internet service then you can expect to pay between $6.00 to $7.00 per week. Unauthorised usage of the internet e.g. excessive downloading of material will incur additional fees. Please check with your family when it is convenient to use the line.   Washing Some families may do your laundry and others may not. Rember that not all families are the same. Please ask the family if you would like to use the washing facilities and ask them to explain how they work. Sometimes you may be asked to assist with washing the dishes and asked to clean your room.   Transport Most students coming to the University would expect to take two (2) buses and for the journey7 to take around 30 minutes. (대학이 외곽에 있어서 버스를 두 번 타야하는 것 같아요.) Some homestay families live very close to the campus and only require a short bus ride. Your host family will give you a card with bus details and will assist you to purchase your bus tickets. Your host family will show you where to catch the bus to and from the University and how to activate your tickets. Make sure you familiarise yourself with your homestay suburb so that you do not get lost. Host families are not required to provide transportation to and from the University or any unauthorised activities or events. Your host family will transfer you to and from the Universityon your first and last day of your visit and also for scheduled excursions prearranged by your home institution. Remember to contact your host family if you have any concerns.   Payment Your homestay fee will be paid directly to your host family. You will need to supply your own toiletries, purchase your own bus tickets, and pay for telephone calls and other personal items. You may also need to pay for extra activities or excursions when you arrive in australia. These may include visits to restaurants, movie theatres, theme pars and attractions.   Contact Details Griffith Homestay Telephone: 61+(7)37357919 Fax:61+(7)37357888 Email: homestay@griffith.edu.au Building: The Hub (N11) 1.08D Griffith Accommodation, Nathan Campus, Griffith University