Dorms or Host Family?
Lesson Brief
Al Arabiya
In this set, you will prepare to read an advice piece that offers the pros and cons of living in a dorm vs host family housing. The author provides several examples of what students should expect if they do choose to live with a family in the U.S., including cultural, religious, and linguistic differences. Ultimately, the author states his belief that student housing (dorms) is a preferable choice to living with a host family. This set is an excellent opportunity to learn or reinforce some basic level vocabulary that can be easy to overlook. Additionally, the set is a must for any Arabic students considering a study abroad course.