Homestay (also home stay and home-stay) is a form of hospitality and lodging whereby visitors share a residence with a local of the area (host) to which they are traveling. The length of stay can vary from one night to over a year and can be provided for free (gift economy), in exchange for monetary compensation, in exchange for a stay at the guest's property either simultaneously or at another time (home exchange), or in exchange for housekeeping or work on the host's property (barter economy)Advantages of Living With A Host Family Cost Home stay accommodation can be cheaper as they give you a lot many facilities. At the same cost as a student might pay when living alone the host family gives you meals and laundry facility as well. A student can go for that extra shopping and can pay for transportation. Culture Mix To experience real cultural difference and to learn more about it, home stay accommodation is the best option. The host family will touch the daily ups and downs...