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Requirements of a student in Homestay:

Participate in the life of your family. Engage in conversation.
Be tidy throughout the house, especially your room.
Refer to your hosts and or institution if you are unhappy about something.
Provide adequate notice of two weeks if you decide to leave Homestay.
Pay Homestay the due money on the due date.
Laundry use - most homestays find it easier to do the washing and the ironing. You may want some other arrangement. Negotiate.
Bathroom use - respect other family members use and given climate change keep showers to
a minimum.
Meals - inform your host of your likes and dislikes.
Telephone - it is not fair to increase your host's phone bills. Please use a phone card or your mobile.
Heating - it is not fair to increase your host's fuel bills unnecessarily. Negotiate and wear clothes suitable for Melbourne's climate.
Abide by the school/institute requirements regarding participation, attendance, punctuality and uniform.
Internet - it is reasonable to expect a small fee to be paid to the host for the use of
Internet - Negotiate.
Smoking - most Homestay families prefer non-smoking students. Where a Homestay family is prepared to accept a student who smokes, the general rule is they must smoke outside.
Toiletries - the student should provide his/her own toothpaste, deodorant and personal items.
Duty of care - you are part of a new family. Respect their rules. Provide them with your
mobile phone number so that you can be contacted. Inform them when you are coming
home late etc.
Time management - use your time effectively so that you can stay healthy and succeed in your studies while still enjoying the company of your Homestay and the delights of Melbourne.

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