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The rooms available are furnished to accommodate the student:

•   Room: A private room for each student
•   Furniture: Bed and bedding, dresser, desk, chair, desk lamp, wastebasket, closet
•   Access to bathroom facilities and other common areas in the house
•   Access to laundry facilities and telephone.

MEALS
Most Canadians eat the following three meals each day:

Breakfast
This meal is normally served between 6:30 and 8:00 a.m. For many families, breakfast is quick and casual. Coffee, cereal, toast, eggs, and pancakes are often found on Canadian breakfast tables. Some students prepare their own breakfast.

Lunch
Most Canadians have lunch between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. Lunch might consist of soup, salad, sandwiches, or a variety of other foods. On school days, your host family will provide you with a "bagged lunch". A typical bagged lunch includes a sandwich, fruit and a cookie or muffin. Many students like to prepare their own lunches. If you wish to do this, suggest it to your host parents. They will appreciate your help.

Dinner
This is usually the largest and most formal meal of the day. In Canada, dinner is often between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Many people have soup or salad before the main course. Dessert, such as ice cream, is often served after the main meal.

You should tell your host if you are hungry. If you do not accept something to eat or drink the first time it is offered, your host will probably assume you do not want anything. Your host family wants you to enjoy your meals, but they will not know your preferences unless you tell them. If you feel uncomfortable discussing this with your hosts, mention it to a member of the FVAA International Program. We will find a tactful way to bring it to the attention of your host family. Also, be sure to indicate foods you dislike when you complete your application.