Request a Contact Family

Request a Contact Family

Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in having a contact family! Contact families are local Swedish families who volunteer to be matched with one or two Swedish Program students. Students and families spend time together to learn about one another’s culture. Popular activities include family dinners, going for a hike, or meeting for coffee.

Your decision to have a contact family is a serious commitment. Our families are motivated by their desire for a rewarding intercultural experience and we expect that students will have the same motivation. We expect students to take the lead in making plans and to meet with their families 3 to 6 times over the course of the semester.

Schedules vary, but as a guideline, please anticipate that meeting your contact family will take approximately 4 to 8 hours every 2 to 3 weeks. This estimate includes travel time. Most families live between 35-45 minutes from SSE by public transit, but the commute may be up to 70 minutes by public transit.

It is typically easier to arrange activities together over the weekend than during the work/school week. In fairness to our contact families, if you plan on traveling 2 or more weekends per month, we advise against making this commitment.

Please note that although we conduct an extensive search and make every effort to find contact families, we cannot guarantee a match to every student, as the number of available contact families varies each semester. Students who register early and indicate their desire to have a contact family will be given priority in the matching process. For academic year students, family placements are for the fall semester only.

These guidelines are also listed in the Program Policies.
Please confirm:*

I understand and agree to these guidelines for having a contact family.

Questionnaire

This questionnaire helps our staff match you with a compatible contact family. Please be aware that your answers will be shared with potential contact families as part of the matching process.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Gender identity*
Semester(s) in Stockholm*
University or college*
Name of your university or college:*
Major or concentration(s)*
What are your main goals for studying abroad in Stockholm?*
Why do you want to be matched with a contact family?*
What are your interests and hobbies?*
How would you describe your personality?*
Do you speak any other languages fluently?*

YesNo
Which language(s)?*
Have you lived abroad before?*

YesNo
Where and for how long?*
How often do you plan to travel while you study abroad?*

One weekend per month or lessTwo weekends per monthMore than two weekends per month
Are you comfortable with pets?*
Are you comfortable with small children?*
Do you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions?*

Introduction letter

Please write a short letter to introduce yourself to your future contact family and provide a photo to accompany the letter.
Introduction letter (200-300 words).*

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Photo of you (jpg, jpeg, or png).*

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Interview

Please book a video interview with our Program Manager in Stockholm. The purpose of the interview is to ensure that your expectations align with ours and to help our team get a better sense of your personality and interests to assist in the matching process. The interview typically takes about 20 minutes.

If you aren't sure of your availability right now, you can skip this step. A link to the booking calendar will be emailed to you when you submit this form below.

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Request a Contact Family

Guidelines

Questionnaire

Introduction letter

Interview