Here are some haikus from our students about their homestay experiences! — Stephen & Jaimie

once in a lifetime
a home away from home and
time I won’t forget
— Tree

this place was divine
a memory is mine
leaving is not fine
— Sebastian

starting off welcomed
sharing amazing moments
enjoyed my homestay
— Sydney

I lived in a house]
it was not mine, still divine
I did not cry much
— Nick

I had so much fun
exploring New Zealand life
so I will return
— Lila

hiking in the cold
then birthday celebrations
I will be back soon
— Kayla

ready to explore
feeling heart warmed and welcomed
left grateful thankful
— Laine

a piece of my heart
now lies there on the Judd farm
I love them so much
— Amelia

this experience
immersed me in the farm life
it opened my eyes
— Paula

touring Oamaru
love Kiwi desserts
amazing views
— Rowan

shoutout to Susan
she gave me Hokey Pokey
I want more ice cream
— Grey

she rode a moped
taught me scody and bundy
a new family tree
— Juliette

Oamaru was amazing
my host family was so nice
I don’t want to leave
— Grace

I was shown new things
it is pretty in NZ
my homestay was great
— George

I love New Zealand
an amazing experience
unforgettable
— Eli

My homestay experience was amazing! I loved getting to experience Kiwi life with my wonderful New Zealand family and debating the proper names of certain objects.
— Natalia