• 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

SUMMER PROGRAMS OF 2010

June 27 – July 10 (13 days)  SCH – SoonChun Hyang University

SCH University’s Website (in English): http://www.sch.ac.kr/english/index.jsp

About 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

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

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

Around 25 high school students (15 to 17 years old) are coming from Portland’s sister city in Korea, Ulsan City. 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 who participate in our program were also specially selected through a strict competition process and received full scholarships to participate in this program.

July 16 – July 29 (13 days)     Suma Tomogaoka High School

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

About 15 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 15 (16 days) Showa University Medical School

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

Medical school students from Japan

20 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 23 – September 12 (20 days) Ryuka/UMDS  (University of Marketing and Distribution Science)

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

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

www.ISP.PDX.edu

2008 Programs

Program Schedule Summer 2008

JULY 8 – JULY 27 / 21 days homestay

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

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.

Program Calendar Download > HyundaiChungunHS_calendar.pdf

JULY 8 – JULY 27 / 21 days homestay (21 days July 27 – August 5 Students stay in PSU dormitory)

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

College students (19 to 26 years old) are coming 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.

Program Calendar Download > UlsanUniv_Cal_2008.pdf

JULY 22 – AUGUST 3 /13 days homestay (August 3 – August 18 Students stay in PSU dormitory)

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

Medical school students from Japan

20 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.

Program Calendar Download > ShowaCalendar08.pdf

August 1 – 24 / 24 days

Mokpo National Unversity

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 will participate in special summer program at PSU.

Program Calendar Download > MokPoUnivCalendar2008.pdf

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

About 15 students (College freshmen), Business and other Liberal Arts major students will participate in this PSU program.

Program Calendar Download >

JULY 1 – JULY 21
Hyundai Cheungun High School
http://hcu.hs.kr/
High School students from Seoul, Korea:
About 15 students (15 to 17 years old) are coming from Hyundai Cheungun High School

JULY 14 – JULY 28
Showa University Medical Schools
http://www.showa-u.ac.jp/en/
College freshman (18 to 20 years old) from Showa University Medical School

JULY 16 – JULY 30
High School students form Kobe, Japan
Sumatomogaoka High School
http://www.hyogo-c.ed.jp/~tomogaoka-hs/
12 to 15 students (mostly, 15 to 16 years old 10th grader)

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.

AUGUST 27 – SEPTEMBER 17
College students from Kobe, Japan
RYUKA/UMDS(University of Marketing and Distribution Science)
10 to15 students (College freshman)
http://www.umds.ac.jp/index.php

SEPTEMBER 1 – 28
College students from Gifu University, English, Literature, Liberal Arts major students
About 15 students total
Gifu University
http://www.gifu-u.ac.jp/english/index.shtml

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