ITD homestays consist of an international participant staying in the home of a local family willing to go that extra step of opening their door and sharing a wonderful cross-cultural exchange. Many of ITD programs include this component and families often come away with new and continuous friendships across borders. We often hear from homestay families about how much they cherish staying in touch with their guests and even engaging in reciprocal visits to their guests’ home country for a visit. Opening your home to an ITD participant typically includes sharing meals, showing them the area, learning about their culture and traditions and sharing yours.