This is an excellent choice for you if you are looking to improve your language skills or be immersed in a culture. Students in homestays often experience more of the day-to-day activities of the host country and many stay in touch with their host families after they leave.

Living in a university residence hall allows you to interact with students from the host institution and, sometimes, other international students. This gives you a highly social living arrangement and often allows for networking among students from across the world.

Apartment living may be on or off campus. This is a good option for highly independent students, especially those with some prior international experience, as they may need to take care of some of the details of life abroad that would otherwise be covered by a residence hall (paying bills, finding an apartment, etc.)

Meal options will also vary by program. Some programs include the cost of one or more meals per day; others do not. Residence halls and host families often, though not always, include meals, but apartments generally leave this to the student.

For more information on a specific program, please reference individual programs.