San Diego Coastal Homestays

This trip is definitely not for “tourists”- it’s for travelers who want to experience more than just the sights. A great time!
-Ashley Wood, Melbourne, Australia

I really enjoyed being an exchange student with SDCH. I spent three months in Oceanside, and had the opportunity to meet different host families. I also met other students from Europe, and I plan to visit them in their countries. I really had a wonderful time with the program, and I wish I could have stayed even longer.
-Aurélie Jacqueminet,  Urrugne, France

I have participated in several homestay programs organized by SDCH. I have worked with different agencies before. Many were competent, but SDCH has a lot more to offer than competence- kindness, generosity, and a real love for the kids. They have always given us more than we expected, and were always available. Leaving SDCH and the families they choose is always heartbreaking for all the students, and none is going to forget the wonderful time they had thanks to SDCH.
-Maryse Regtmeier,  English Teacher   Avignon, France

Thank you for inviting me into your lovely home. I have stayed with other American families but my time here has been the best. You are both lovely, Carol you are a crazy lady and have made me chuckle. Lots of love and best wishes,

Tracy B.  Norfolk, England

First of all, I would lke to say "thank you very much.  I worried about new life in American before I came to here.  However, now a lot of worry has disappeared.  I have lied very well and study hard in your house. It is all reason why yougave me a lot of love and warm concern. I want to say again "thank you". Because of you and my housemates, I'm so happy to be in your house and I have learned a lot of American cultures. I hope that you and I keep a good relationship until the day I have to leave here. After the time I go, I want to keep in touch with you.  I love youand your house forever. See you later, someday. SUN KIM,  Korea 

I had a great time with you and really appreciate to take care of me.  Thank you for help me everything.  I love your smile.  Thank you for good meals. Whe  I came her I spoke English little. Now I able to speak better than before because you talk me many times and correct my English and pronunciation.  I enjoyed talking with you and housemates. Thank you very muchfor everything. I'll come here soon agan to meet you. Harue Y. Yokohama, Japan

Thanks for all, really.  I apreciate you so much.  You were important in my life, thanks for give me love and helps me with my English. I hope you never forget me, because Inever forget you. Thanks you for making me feel at home. I loe you so much.  Denisse T.,  La Paz Bolivia

Thank you for making my first trip abroad the best experience of my life.  I couldn't have asked for a better host family to live with for the 2 months I was in the USA. I appreciae everything you did for me and I have so many great memories that I will never forget.   I can't wait to live in American in a few years so I can  keep enjoying the American lifestyle. Thank you for everything.

Claire G. Tasmania, Ausatralia (Claire has returned for homestays twice since this letter was written)

Thank you, I spent 6 fabulous weeks with good food. I hope to return very early to meet all of you and spend good and unforgettable time.  Please come in Italy to meet me and enjoy yourselves.  Don't forget me!  Francesco U., Italy

Thanks you for your care.  My writing is not good, so I think I will make wrong. I am happy to come here. You are the best homestay.  I am sad about go home.  If I can I will come to American again.  I love you.  I will miss you.   Edward W.,  Taiwan

Thank you!  I'm very happy in America.  I will remember your house, your chicken soup, your taco, and your pizza. Everything in America are very good.  I don't want to leave, but I have to go back to China.  If I go to America again, I will come and see you.  I love you.  I will miss you. Sun Z.,   China

Thank you very much for everything! I had a so great time with you, it was a fabulous experience for me!! I will never forget you, I'm sure I will come back one dday.

Thank you!! big big kiss  Take care of you... Your little Pauline   Pauline H.,  Bruxelles, Belguim

Thank you for everything.  This was my first time in the USA, and I'm never forget it. I'm happy to be back to France, but very very sad to leave you. I was pass veery good time in your house, and it yougo to France, call me.  I'm always okay for receive you! Kiss! Clothilde, Lesigny, France