Testimonials
The Lewington Family - Forest Lake, Queensland
Our family have been hosting international students for over six
years. The experiencing is rewarding and life changing for both the
students we host and us as a host family. We have enjoyed hosting
students from around the globe and learning about their culture and experiences
and introducing them to ours. Being part of the growth and development of
these young people is an honour and a privilege. We have made some
lifelong connections and bonds that our family will cherish for years to come.
Our sons have learnt what it truly means to be global citizens of this world,
such a crucial life lesson in our current climate. The hardest thing
is saying goodbye when the time comes to an end as we grow to care about these
young men as if they were our own sons. Luckily, they all stay in
touch! I would have no hesitation in recommending the EQI homestay
program to any family. The staff at Corinda State High School have been a
pleasure to deal with and have been exceptional in their communication and
support.
The Lewington Family
Forest Lake, QLD
Michele Mazza
Hello, if you are reading this it means that you are about to do one of
the best experiences of your life! My first day at Corinda was in
October 2019. Before coming to Corinda I was really excited, I searched for
the school online and I found out that I could do an online tour of the school, and
the first thing that I noticed was that it was really big, especially the sports
centre.
On the first day that I came to school, Mr Breen welcomed us at the uniform
shop to buy our uniforms, then took us for a school tour. We
then went to his office where he explained all the rules to us and he asked us
what subject we would like to do. I had chosen English, Maths, French, Biology,
Hospitality and Social Community Studies. My personal favourite was French
because I love languages in general. The environment at Corinda is very
good and the teachers are helpful, patient, friendly and curious about your
home country.
The school starts at 8:40 and finishes at 2:50, we have 4 periods each
day and two breaks of 40 and 30 minutes each. We as International Students have
an office where we can go when we have problems or we just want to ask
something in general. The International office is really helpful and they are
always happy to help us and making us feel very supported.
Being an International Student means that you might have to live with a
host family. I consider myself really lucky with my host family placement, they
are the best that I could ask for. From the beginning they welcomed me with
open arms, making me feel really comfortable, like I was at home. They wanted me
to know as much as possible about Australia so almost every weekend they took
me for trips around Brisbane. We also did a road trip to Sydney, which made me
feel really grateful and because of that, every time I come to Australia I will
always know a popular landmark.
I am very glad to have done this experience, and meeting very special
people that I will know for all my life. Thank you for everything Corinda.
Michele Mazza
Italy
Study Abroad Student 2019