Homestay vs. Roomstay: What's the Difference?

If you'd like to provide housing for a student, or if you're a student looking for a place to stay during your academic journey, learn more about the differences between Homestay and RoomStay to help you decide which one is right for you.

FOR MANY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Our homestay services place international students with warm, welcoming host families for their time abroad in the USA. Many students develop life-long friendships with the American hosts they stay with.

Generally, the host is closely involved with the student, often providing daily meals and transportation to school. The student is welcome to join in family activities and will have support as they become acquainted with the American way of life.

FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE STUDENTS
RoomStay is simply a way for college students to find secure student housing, in a safe home, near their school—for a great price. StudentRoomStay has multiple properties in Santa Barbara, CA and connections with student housing properties across the USA.

Additionally, many of our trusted host families have an extra room to spare that they'd like to rent out to a local college student. Unlike homestay, the host takes a more hands-off approach and will not be closely involved with the student's life. Students will have more independence and a room to call their own.