CAIS Homestay Form | The Chinese Language Institute

Basic Information

Name *

First

Last

Chinese name in 汉字

Chinese name in pīnyīn

Date of Birth *

Gender *

Male
Female
Non-binary
Other

Gender:

Preferred gender identity of homestay buddy *

Male
Female

Email *

Program

Student Profile

How to you describe yourself? *

Check at many as apply

Other:

Tell us about your favorite activities and interests *

Consider sports, musical instruments, favorite subjects in school, hobbies, things you are involved in outside of school, etc

Please tell us about your parent(s), including their names and occupations *

Do your parents speak any Chinese (Mandarin or other dialects)? *

Do you have siblings? If so, please tell us their names and ages *

What do you like to do together as a family? *

Consider weekends, evenings, mornings

What are some of your favorite foods (especially Chinese-style foods)?

What foods do you particularly dislike?

Is it ok if the host family has pets? *

Yes, any and all pets are ok
Yes, some pets are ok (please explain below)
No, pets are not ok (please explain below)
Other

Yes, some pets are ok:

Please explain here

No, pets are not ok:

Please explain here

Other:

Please explain here

What modes of transportation do you most commonly use in San Francisco? *

Driving with parents / family members
Public transportation
Walking
Other

Other:

Have you previously traveled to Taiwan or mainland China? *

Yes
No

Have you ever spent more than a few days away from your family?

Is there anything else you want your host family to know about you or your family?

CAIS Roommate Preference

You will have the opportunity to share accommodations with fellow CAIS students at various times during our travels. Please list your preferred CAIS roommates below.

Roommate preference #1 *

First

Last

Roommate preference #2 *

First

Last

Roommate preference #3 *

First

Last

Roommate preference #4 *

First

Last

Parent Section: Health & Contact Information

This section is to be completed by parents, and will also be shared with the host family so they know how to care for your child.

Does your child have any food allergies or dietary restrictions? *

Any other known allergies? *

Please describe any medical conditions, physical restrictions, disabilities, or special considerations: *

Please describe any emotional / behavioral / mental health considerations: *

Any additional health information that the host family should be aware of? *

Is there anything about your student's gender, sex, or family structure that you would like us to know? If you prefer to share this information directly, please contact Julie Farrell (j_farrell@cais.org). CAIS considers this private and confidential information that will only be shared with your expressed permission and guidance.

Best ways for the host family and/or CAIS chaperones to communicate with you *

We strongly encourage pre-trip communication between families! WeChat (link opens in new tab) is a very popular messaging, voice and video chat app in Guilin; LINE (link opens in new tab) is a very popular messaging, voice and video chat app in Taiwan. Please note here your preferred email addresses, Skype names, LINE user ID, etc.

Parent's Email *

Parent's cell number for FaceTime

Parent's WeChat ID (Guilin Programs)

Parent's LINE ID (Taiwan Programs)

Parent/Guardian Signature

I declare that: *

My child's information as entered above is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I have read and I accept CLI's Homestay Waiver (link opens in new tab).

Homestay Introduction Form

Basic Information

Student Profile

CAIS Roommate Preference

Parent Section: Health & Contact Information

Parent/Guardian Signature