01.
Introduction
"Extended Family" is a program initiated by IBS, which offers international students a chance to make friends with Chinese people and spend weekends and holidays with Chinese families. Through this program, international students can get a taste of the authentic Chinese family and learn about China in person.
Culture is not something that can learn only from textbooks, it should be also acquired by practices and experiences in the life. Here, "Extended Family" program provides international students with precious opportunities to immerse themselves in Chinese culture.
By involving in "Extended Family" program, students will make friends with local families in Beijing. As local friends, the families will invite students to their home or go outing for weekends and holiday from time to time. Being a member of local extended families could be a great support to the students who might feel lonely and confused when they move to a new country.
In each semester, a large number of international students have fun with their Chinese families.
Tasks and Requirements for Participants:
(1) Complete at least 3 times of activities with Chinese families；
(2) Photos of activities (Group Photo with your Extended family) should be submitted on time after each event;
(3) Could accept an interview or a short-video shooting from the official team（Random，not every time）
(4)A 500-word summary of the program should also be submitted at the end of semester;
(4)If encounter any problems, students should contact the Supervisor first, they are not allowed to quit by themselves.
02.
Q&A
Q: Do international students need to live with the Chinese family?
A: No, in extended family program, students do not need to live with the Chinese family.
At your free time when you want to go out with the Chinese family, you may contact them to see if it fine for the family. And about when to go, where to go and what to do with the Chinese family, all are up you and the Chinese family. We think you are gonna have a great experience with the Chinese family.
Q：What would students do with the Chinese family?
A: From previous experiences, students with the Chinese family went on short trips, ate local food, and attended outdoor activities held in Beijing, or just sat somewhere having a cup of tea and chatting in Chinese and English or any other language. For example,Chinese families usually invite students to have dinner, cook together, do handicrafts, barbecue, climb mountains, visit parks or meet more family members or new friends.
Q: Do all students who signed up for this program share one Chinese family?
A: No, each student registered for this program will have his/her own Chinese family. But 1- 2 students can take participate the activities together, if the host family allows.
Q: What about the Chinese family? Are they nice?
A: You don’t need to worry about the Chinese family. We will find reliable and nice family for you. And at least one of the members of the Chinese family speaks English. They are professors from school or friends of teachers’.
Q: Does the Chinese family live far from school?
A: They do not. Most of the Chinese families live near to BFSU. And the Chinese family has a car and you can ask them to give you a lift when going out together. They would be happy to do so.
Q: Do students need to pay for this program?
A: No, students don’t need to pay for this program, because it is held by IBS.BFSU. And we hope to present students with plenty of opportunities to get to know the Chinese culture and acquire something from their interaction with the local Chinese.
Q: Will students get a certificate of the program?
A: Yes, Students can receive EF（Extended Family） souvenirs and certificates if they are able to complete basic tasks with their Chinese families on time and are evaluated well in both directions.
03.
How to apply?
Scan the QR code to fill out your application before 14:00, September 21
学生报名：请在9月21日 14:00之前扫码填写报名信息
