The Solana Beach Host Family Program has been partnering with UCSD for five years in offering hospitality and friendship to incoming international students and scholars. Our volunteers open their homes and extend a hand in friendship to students during those important first several days that can be confusing and sometimes even a bit overwhelming.
In school year 2006-2007, we were recognized as the "Organization of the Year" by UCSD when we received the International Center Volunteer Award.
Over the past five years we have hosted UCSD students from 34 countries. We have generally been able to find hosts for all of the applications that have come to us. But we can’t guarantee placement. The earlier you apply, the better your chance of being matched with a host family. Most placements will be made for the fall term, but some limited placement may be available throughout the year.