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Procedures for being a home stay visitor

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	Determine preferred home stay area. See the "Information on Hokkaido Municipalities."
	Apply for the program.
	Apply at the window of your university.
	Application documents required:
	1)Home stay application 2) Copy of your student ID
	Notification of the outcome (Host families in your preferred area may not be able to accept students during certain periods or due to family circumstances.)
	You will be notified in writing of the name, address and phone number of the host family. Upon receiving that information, be sure to call the host family promptly to confirm the transportation and the date of visit. It is recommended that you send a letter of self-introduction to the host family.
	Reconfirm the transportation to the host family. Reserve a train seat, if necessary. (Transportation expenses should be paid by the student.)
	Call the host family again for final confirmation of details (where to call in case of emergency, etc.). Also reconfirm the time and place of meeting, if the host family is supposed to come to meet you.
	Visiting the host family  Once you are welcomed into the house, adhere to the family rules. Be aware that you are a family member and thus should actively help other members. You are supposed to pay your own expenses and telephone charges when you go out with the family. Take care not to cause the family any trouble. Observe the home stay schedule and leave the host family on the predetermined date. If you wish to revisit the family, call them beforehand to ask if it is possible.
	Don't forget to write a thank-you letter afterwards. It is desirable to keep in touch with them to maintain friendly relations.