Our programs are simple and easy!

• All students take public transportation between PSU and your house.
• They are in school all day! We just ask that you spend time with them as a member of your family in the evening and on weekends as you normally eat dinner, talk, and watch TV, etc.

You do not need to do anything special for them. The program takes them out to several famous sightseeing spots and so on. Of course, if there is something special you’d like to share with them, you are very welcome to do so.

Great experience: Being a host family for a short time in the summer is like a taking a trip to a foreign country without even leaving the house!

• You can have a great international experience this summer without the expense of taking a trip!

• Hosting an international student for part of your summer is a wonderful and unique experience for your whole family.

Your Teen Will Have the Opportunity to be a Part of the Summer Programs:

• If you have teen-aged children or grandchildren, they can participate in the fun of this cross-cultural program and have educational experiences, too.

• If you don’t have children of your own, you are welcome to suggest any teen of your choice for the program, and they may be chosen to participate.

Our Commitment to You:

• We are very selective about the quality of our students and school programs.

• We work with PSU to maintain the quality of students we send to your home.

• Our goal is to provide rewarding international cultural experiences for both host families and students.

We will always be there to help you through any misunderstandings or communication issues that may arise during your student’s  stay. Please call our office at (503) 889-8815 for help at any time during your homestay program.

This year, your friendship, kindness and generosity can make a difference in the world!

Please help to change the world for a better place, one person, one family at a time.

Contact us:

Email: Contact Form

Phone: (503) 889-8815

JUNE 19 – JULY 5  (17 Days)

Anyang University (http://www.anyang.ac.kr/eng/)

About 16 Liberal Arts Majors (19-24) are coming from this private university south of
Seoul, Korea to study English and American Culture. These students received partial
scholarships to attend this program. (This group is being combined with students from Chungbuk University.)

JUNE 19 – JULY 5 (17 days)

Chungbuk National University (http://www.chungbuk.ac.kr/eng/index.jsp)

5 – 10 students are coming from this national university located in Cheongju, South Korea to study English and American Culture. Chungbuk National University is one of ten universities in the Flagship Korean National Universities. (This group is being combined with students from Anyang University.)

JULY 6 – JULY 22  (16 Days)

University of Ulsan (http://www.ulsan.ac.kr/)

16 Art and Design majors (19 to 26 years old) will come from Ulsan, Korea this summer. Ulsan is a sister city of Portland. Every year, delegations from Ulsan, Korea participats in the Portland Rose Festival parade. These students will participate in a specially designed 4 weeks long Fine Art and Design summer course at Portland State University. University of Ulsan has been sending students to PSU for past 12 years.

JULY 6 – JULY 22  (16 Days)

Kyungpook National University (http://www2.knu.ac.kr/)

6 Fine Art major students participated in special Fine Art/Design summer courses at Portland State University. Kyungpook National University (KNU) is one the most competitive and prestigious universities in South Korea. 6 selected students will participate in specially designed 4 week long Fine Art and Design summer courses at PSU. KNU’s Art major students will bring delightful cultural exchange experience to your family this summer.

JULY 16 – AUGUST 5 (21 Days)

Hyundai Chungun High School (http://hcu.hs.kr/) (In Korean)

High School students from Ulsan, Korea: About 25 students (15 to 17 years old) are coming from Hyundai Chungun High School.

Chungun H.S. is one the most academically challenging and prestigious high schools in Korea.
Many graduates of the high school enroll in the best universities in Korea, and go on to such
distinguished positions as top executives, government workers and politicians of Korea. Those
students who participate in our program were also specially selected through a strict
competition process and received full scholarships to participate in this program.

JULY 17 – JULY 30 (13 Days)  

Sumatomogaoka High School (SumaTomo) (http://www.hyogo-c.ed.jp/~tomogaoka-hs/) (In Japanese)

About 10 students (15-17 years old) are coming from Suma Tomogaoka High School, in Kobe, Japan. The students will be participating in the American culture and English language program at PSU. These students have a good amount of experience with the English language.

JULY 30 – AUGUST 13 (15 Days)

Showa University Medical School (http://www.showa-u.ac.jp/en/)

About 25 college freshmen (18 to 20 years old) from Showa University Medical School will be
participating in summer medical facility and hospital visits, as well as the American culture and
English language program.

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER (About 4 Weeks)

Meijo University (http://www.meijo-u.ac.jp/english/index.html)

About 10 students from Meijo University, a private university located in Nagoya, Japan, are coming to participate in an American culture and English language program at PSU. An important part of their stay is to learn American culture by staying with a host family and learning through experiencing it firsthand.

SEPTEMBER 2 – SEPTEMBER 26 (25 Days)

Gifu University (http://www.gifu-u.ac.jp/english/)

About 10 students from Gifu University, a national university located in Gifu, Japan, are coming to participate in an American culture and English language program at PSU. An important part of their stay is to learn American culture by staying with a host family and learning through experiencing it firsthand.

JULY 5 – JULY 19  (14 Days)

Anyang University (http://www.anyang.ac.kr/eng/)

15 Liberal Arts Majors (19-24) came from this private university south of Seoul, Korea to study English and American Culture. These students received partial scholarships to attend this program.

JULY 5 – JULY 24  (19 Days)

University of Ulsan (http://www.ulsan.ac.kr/)

15 Art and Design majors (19 to 26 years old) came from Ulsan, Korea. Ulsan is a sister city of Portland. Every year, delegations from Ulsan, Korea participates in the Portland Rose Festival parade. These students will participate in a specially designed 4 weeks long Fine Art and Design summer course at Portland State University. University of Ulsan has been sending students to PSU for past 9 years.

JULY 5 – JULY 24  (19 Days)

Kyungpook National University (http://www2.knu.ac.kr/)

10 Fine Art major students participated in special Fine Art/Design summer courses at Portland State University. Kyungpook National University (KNU) is one the most competitive and prestigious university in South Korea. 10 selected students will participate in a specially designed 4 weeks long (Homestay 3 weeks) Fine Art and Design summer course at PSU. KNU’s Art major students will bring delightful cultural exchange experience to your family this summer.

JULY 19 – AUGUST 9  (21 Days)

Hyundai Chungun High School (http://hcu.hs.kr/)

High School students from Ulsan, Korea:

24 students (15 to 17 years old) participated in our program from Hyundai Chungun High School.  Chungun H.S. is one the most academically challenging and prestigious high schools in Korea. Many graduates of the high school enroll in the best universities in Korea, and go on to such distinguished positions as top executives, government workers and politicians of Korea. Those students who participate in our program were also specially selected through a strict competition process and received full scholarships to participate in this program.

JULY 25 – AUGUST 7  (14 Days)

Showa University Medical School (http://www.showa-u.ac.jp/en/index.html)

College freshmen (18 to 20 years old) from Showa University Medical School participated in summer medical facility and hospital visits, as well as the American culture and English language program.

SUMMER PROGRAMS OF 2010

JUNE 27 – JULY 10 (13 Days) 

SoonChun Hyang University (SCH) ( http://www.sch.ac.kr/english/index.jsp) (in English)

15 college students (18-23 years old) from SCH University, located south of Seoul, Korea, will be participating in the American culture and English language   program at PSU. These students have a good amount of experience with the English language.

JULY 12 – AUGUST 1 (20 Days)

Hyundai Chungun High School (http://hcu.hs.kr)

25 high school students (15 to 17 years old) came from Portland’s sister city Ulsan, Korea. Hyundai Chungun High School is one the most academically challenging and prestigious high schools in Korea. Many graduates of the high school enroll in the best universities in Korea, and go on to such distinguished positions as top executives, government workers and politicians of Korea. Those students that participated in our program were also specially selected through a strict competition process and received full scholarships to participate in this program.

Students blog site from past programs. http://chungun.aecweb.net

JULY 16 – JULY 29 (13 Days)    

Suma Tomogaoka High School (http://www.hyogo-c.ed.jp/~tomogaoka-hs/) (In Japanese)

About 15 students (15-17 years old) came from Suma Tomogaoka High School, in Kobe, Japan. The students participated in the American culture and English language program at PSU. These students have a good amount of experience with the English language.

JULY 30 – AUGUST 15 (16 Days)

Showa University Medical School (http://www.showa-u.ac.jp/en/)

20 college freshmen (18 to 20 years old) from Showa University Medical School participated in summer medical facility and hospital visits, as well as the American culture and English language program at PSU.

AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 12 (20 Days)

Ryuka/UMDS  (University of Marketing and Distribution Science) (http://www.umds.ac.jp/index.php)

15 college freshmen from Kobe, Japan. Business and Liberal Arts major students participated in the American culture and English language program at PSU.

SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR 2008

JULY 8 – JULY 27  (21 Days)

Hyundai Chungun High School (http://hcu.hs.kr)

High School students from Ulsan, Korea:

25 students (15 to 17 years old) came from Hyundai Chungun High School. Chungun H.S. is one the most academically challenging and prestigious high schools in Korea. Many graduates of the high school enroll in the best universities in Korea, and go on to such distinguished positions as top executives, government workers and politicians of Korea. Those students who participate in our program were also specially selected through a strict competition process and received full scholarships to participate in this program.

JULY 8 – JULY 27  (21 days)

University of Ulsan (http://www.ulsan.ac.kr)

College students (19 to 26 years old) came from Ulsan, Korea.

The city of Ulsan is a sister city of Portland. Every year, delegations from Ulsan, Korea participate in the Portland Rose Festival parade. These students received partial scholarships to learn and experience American culture and language at Portland State University to foster international understanding and friendship with the American people through this special summer program. The University of Ulsan has been sending students to PSU for past 8 years.

JULY 22 – AUGUST 3  (13 Days)

Showa University Medical School (http://www.showa-u.ac.jp/english/)

20 college freshmen (18 to 20 years old) from Showa University Medical School participated in summer medical facility and hospital visits, as well as an American culture and English language program.

August 1 – August 24  (24 Days)

Mokpo National University (http://www.mokpo.ac.kr/eng/main/main.jps)

College students (18 to 26 years old) from Mokpo, Korea:

About 20 Engineering students from the port city of Mokpo in southern region of Korea participated in a special summer program at PSU.

AUGUST 27 – SEPTEMBER 17  (21 Days)

RYUKA/UMDS (University of Marketing and Distribution Science) (http://www.umds.ac.jp/index.php)

College students from Kobe, Japan

15 students (College freshmen), Business and other Liberal Arts major students participated in our program.

JULY 1 – JULY 21

Hyundai Chungun High School (http://hcu.hs.kr/)

High School students from Seoul, Korea:

15 students (15 to 17 years old) participated in our program from Hyundai Chungun High School.  Chungun H.S. is one the most academically challenging and prestigious high schools in Korea. Many graduates of the high school enroll in the best universities in Korea, and go on to such distinguished positions as top executives, government workers and politicians of Korea. Those students who participate in our program were also specially selected through a strict competition process and received full scholarships to participate in this program.

JULY 14 – JULY 28

Showa University Medical School (http://www.showa-u.ac.jp/en/)

College freshmen (18 to 20 years old) from Showa University Medical School participated in summer medical facility and hospital visits, as well as the American culture and English language program.

JULY 16 – JULY 30

Sumatomogaoka High School (http://www.hyogo-c.ed.jp/~tomogaoka-hs/)

12 to 15  high school students (mostly, 15 to 16 years old 10th grader) from Kobe, Japan, came and participated in an English and American culture program at PSU.

JULY 22 – AUGUST 1

Youth group from Shenzhen District Special Economic Zones (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenzhen)

20 students (aprox: 50% boys and girls ratio. 12 years old to 17 years old, 7 to 10th grader) with 2 teachers/chaperones came and participated in our program.

AUGUST 27 – SEPTEMBER 17

RYUKA/UMDS (University of Marketing and Distribution Science) (http://www.umds.ac.jp/index.php)

15 college freshman came  from this university located in Kobe, Japan and participated in our program.

SEPTEMBER 1 – SEPTEMBER 28

Gifu University (http://www.gifu-u.ac.jp/english/index.shtml)

15 English, Literature, and Liberal Arts major college students from Gifu University, came and participated in our program.

In 2006, 84 students and teachers from China, Japan and Korea participated in our Summer Homestay Programs.
A smaller group of less than 100 students from previous year allowed much more “relaxed” and ensured in-depth interaction between AEC/PSU staff members, host families and international students.

In addition, the numerous enhancement and expansion of our unique “Teen Mentor Program” (American Teen Mentor International Experience Program) brought unmatched experience and true intercultural exchange to both international students and American students.
AEC strongly believe and value in the fundamental philosophy of promoting international exchange and meaningful learning experiences for every participants.

2006 participants:

Peoples Republic of China:

Youth group from Shenzhen District Special Economic Zones
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenzhen

Republic of Korea:

Mokpo National University
http://www.mokpo.ac.kr/english/index.jsp

Japan:

Sumatomogaoka High School
http://www.hyogo-c.ed.jp/~tomogaoka-hs/eng/index_e.htm

Showa University Medical Schools
http://www.showa-u.ac.jp/english/

Gifu University
http://www.gifu-u.ac.jp/english/index.shtml

In 2005, 175 students and teachers from 7 different schools in Taiwan completed AEC/NISE Summer Homestay Programs at Portland State University.

Energetic and outgoing young men and women of Taiwan have greatly enjoyed equally energetic and hospitable Portland area American host families as well as wonderful teachers and program assistants from Portland State University.
AEC/NISE specially designed and contracted academic and logistic aspect of the program to Portland State University for this large, complex and challenging summer programs.
The program was a successful and meaningful to every participant despite its large size and complexity.

Our motto is “A great experience for everyone” for any participants in our programs.  We specifically pay attention in details and provide extra care for those high school age and younger students. It is challenging and it takes extra ordinary devotion as program coordinator, for these younger students, however, it is also very rewarding experience that we played a very important role and given a significant positive impact for those young men and women’s unforgettable experience in the U.S.

Schools participated from Taiwan:
Hsinchu Girls H.S., Hsin Chu H.S., Yang Ming H.S., Lan Yang Jr. H.S., Taichung H.S., St. Ignatius H.S., National Chung Hsing H.S., Wesley Jr. H.S., Chug Shan H.S