Purdue News

December 12, 1997

Purdue seeks families to host Polish agriculture students

While Purdue Agriculture has exchange programs with about 20 universities around the world, the program with the University of Agriculture in Krakow is the first to bring Polish students here. The two-way exchange will send Purdue agriculture students to study in Poland at the same time.

The eight students, most of whom are women, are 20 or 21 years old and are majoring in agriculture. They will stay with host families Jan. 9 through May 8 and attend school full time. All are proficient in English and have medical insurance and money for incidental expenses.

Host families, who need to live in the Greater Lafayette area, provide room and board as well as the opportunity to participate in family activities. Single adults, families with young or school-age children, and even retired couples can participate, said Carol Andrew, host family coordinator for Purdue's International Programs in Agriculture. "Previously, we've had families who shared a common ancestry with the student's home country or wanted to introduce their children to another culture. We've also had families and students who we matched because of common interests."

Purdue provides orientation for students and host families and offers continued support for both throughout the semester. If you are interested in being a host or would like more information, contact Andrew at (765) 494-8458 or e-mail cea@agad.purdue.edu.

Writer: Olivia Maddox, (765) 496-3207; e-mail, om@aes.purdue.edu
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu

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