| "Thank you for being my host parents. I really enjoyed all time I stayed here. I love this family;Stasio! I felt like in my home." .......Aryam Pereira : Venesuala ........ March 6 ~ April 3, 2010 |
| "Dear Nok & John, I wanna tell you thank you for everything!! It was a really lovely time. It was terrific feeling myself a part of family!! I will never forget you." .......Julia Lakhazova : Rusia .........November 1, 2009 ~ March 26, 2010 |
| "Dear John & Nok, Thank you for everything! I'm happy to meet you. This stay is my BIG TREASURE. I'll never forget you. Nok, you dish is always dilicious! John, we're connected with Rock'n Roll spirit." ........Umi Inoue: Japan ......February 7 ~ March 20, 2010 |
| "Dearest Nok & John: Thank God who sent me in this wonderful house! I had so many very very good souvenir with you. You treated me like a part of your family not just a friend neither a student for homestay. I'm sad I have to leave. Don't forget to put Taiwan trip in your plan. I'll miss you." .......I-wen Chen : Taiwan ..... September 28, 2009 ~ March 6, 2010 |
| "John & Nok, thank you so much for everything. You mad me feel so comfortable here. I was here for two weeks only but I enjoyed everything!!!!! I hope to come back one day along with my husband." .........Raquel : Brazil ......January 3~16, 2010 |
| "I've spent two wonderful weeks with a wonderful family so I had a wonderful time, I won't forget it all my life." .......Nanami Oiki : Japan ...... December 13 ~ 26, 2009 |
| "Dear Mom & Dad, I've learned here in our sweet home many things.... I've received huge love which can't be spoken in words. I'll never forget my precious memory at home! Thanks a lot! I'll miss you both so much." ......Cindy Kim : South Korea ........August ~ November 15, 2009 |
| "Thank you so much!! I really really really really really HAPPY :) . Because... I had great time with you, Mom & Dad. I'm crazy about Boston. So... I don't say good bye but "See you again", Let's keep in touch." ..... Yumi Saito : Japan ..... August 23 ~ September 20, 2009 |
| " Thank you for everything!!! I'm very happy to meet and live with you. I enjoyed everything these four weeks! Please keep in touch." ........ Yukari Nagai : Japan ........ August 8 ~ September 5, 2009 |
| "Dad & Mom, Thank you very much for everything; birthday party, picnic, dinners, advice ...etc. I hope we will meet again. If you go to Spain, I will be your tour guide." Laia : Spain ........ August 1 ~ August 22, 2009 |
| "Dear Dad & Mom..... To me, family is the most important thing in my life. I know that for you it is exactly the same and you have been showing it to me in each moment because I always feel like home here with you. Thank you so much for your nice words and advice. Everything with you has been nice!!! I prefer to tell you SEE YOU SOON! because you are one of the reason I would like to come back!!!" Eva : Spain ........ July 18 ~ August 15, 2009 |
| "Stasio Family.....The Best Host Family....... Rule number 1: Don't be shy! This rule has helped me a lot to practice my English; Thank you so much. I hope I can come back next summer not for two weeks but for one month. Dad, your sister, her best friend, her husband and your mother are such kind people, I love them. I have learned a lot of things and got a lot of good advice from you... Thank you very much.....I will never forget you." Sofia : Morocco .... July 25 ~ August 8, 2009 |
| "John & Nok .... Thank you because this has been my best English-Sudying-Month ever! I have felt part of your family. I will never never forget you and I hope you wont forget me.... Thank you for those amazing dinners, great food, great people, great conversation and great opportunity to practice my English." ......Sofia Alvarez DeToledo : Spain ...... July 5 ~ July 31, 2009 |
| "Dad & Mom, Thank you for all you have done for me for four months!! I think I'm the happiest student in Boston because of you." ........ Amy Koiwai : Japan ............ March 28 ~ July 25, 2009 |
" THANK YOU SO MUCH....... I am really glad to have spent this two months in the heart of this family. You were so nice with me. Now I know that I have a second family in the United States! Thank you so much! My trip has really been great, thanks to you. Because having a great family is very important. I have been lucky to be in this family!!" Bettina Mankowski : France .........May 9 ~ July 3, 2009 |
| "Dear John&Nok..... Thank you for the days I stayed here. It really has been my pleasure knowing Stasio Family and being a part of the family. I do hope I have a chance to come back and stay here THIRD TIME in my life. Please come to Taiwan and stay in Wang's Family someday in the future. I will be there for you" ........ Zona Chun Wang Liang : Taiwan ...... September 2008 ~ May 30, 2009 |
| "Although I only stayed one week, I can say that I've experienced something unique. All the time we spent together I am sure that it couldn't have been better. The dinners at home, the lunches at Chinese are now unforgettable memories. Such a nice home where East meets West. John & Nok, you really are the best!" ........... Wendy M. : Belgium ........ March 26 ~ April 3, 2009 |
| "Dearest John & Nok....... Thank you for everything!! I wa happy everyday and I enjoyed staying in Boston be cause you were very nice and kind to me. I'll never forget the days we spent together. I love you" ...... Aya Tsurui : Japan ...........January 31 ~ February 14, 2009 |
| "Dear John & Nok ..... Thank you for everything!! I was very very happy everyday! You are so kind :-) , I can't forget it." ..... Erika Fujita : Japan ...... January 9 ~23, 2009 |
| "Dear Mom & Dad .... I really appreciate all that you have done for me. I really had an enjoyable stay. I returned to Japan with a lot of fond memories. Thank yo so much for your kindness. I hope I can see you again some day." ...... Kana Yoshida : Japan ...... December 22, 2008 ~ January 5, 2009 |
| "Dear Mom & Daddy ..... I've already been this house for 16 weeks, time is gone very quickly. When I first came here I was so nervous about everything. I could stay safely and comfortably in USA with your help and kindness. I appreciate your heart. Topsfield Fair, picnic in Salem, Thanksgiving party and Christmas party. I had many mementoes with you until now." ..... Sun Min Yun : Korea ......... September 13, 2008 ~ January 3, 2009 |
| " Mom & Dad ..... I have spent a great time with you and I've learned a lot from you both. Though Dad sometimes said "never say never" to me but I'll never never forget Mom & Dad, your greatness too. Thank you very much for everything. I love you. Best Regards." ........ Jong Hee Hun : Korea ........ May 27 ~ December 28, 2008 |
| "Dearest Mom & Dad ......I can't believe that it is time to go home. Time is so fast. I had a really great time in this house. Before I arrived here I was so nervous because it's my first time homestay ever in my life. I think I'm very lucky because my first homestay was awesome!!!! I still remember when I arrived here it was May 10th, 2008 11:00PM. You guys were waiting and hugged me. I was so happy. I can't forget that life with you guys. I can never thank you enough. I hope that I will be back again. I don't say good bye but SEE YOU AGAIN. Love and miss you so much." .....Kana Takahashi : Japan .....May 10 ~ December 6, 2008 |
| "To Dad & Mom ..... When I came here, I was very afraid because I had never visited foreign country. But that fear wasn't necessary because Mom & Dad are always kind, comfort and take care of me. So, thank you so much. Really, I hope to come back here." ....... Min Jung : Korea ...... August ~ September 13, 2008 |
"Dear Dad & Mom.......Thank you very much for everything. It was really good to see you. Dad, I was glad I could play music together with you. I enjoyed watching Red Sox's games on TV with you. Mom, You're very kind. I was happy I could eat very very delicious dinners everyday. I'll never forget these days. I wish I can meet you again. Keep in touch with me, please. I appreciate all you did for me." ...... Mina Nakazato : Japan ..... August 2 ~30, 2008 |
"Dear John & Nok Thank you for everything." Yuko Okutomi : Japan .... August 9 ~ 16, 2008 |
"Dear Dad & Mom.... Thank you very much for everything! I was happy everyday and I enjoyed staying in Boston because you were so nice and kind. I'm really blessed!! I hope I can come back again. LOVE U!" .....Yuko Fujii : Japan ...... March 2008 ~ August 3, 2008 |
"Dear Dad & Mom.... Thank you for your love. I'll never forget things that we did together. I'll miss everybody because WE ARE FAMILY. Let's keep in touch. I love you." Shirley; Chorong Kong : Korea ...... March 2008 ~ July 31, 2008 |
| "Dear John & Nok..... Time flies...I can't believe that I'm going back home tomorrow. I've spent great time at this house. I love to talk to my American family after dinner. I'll never forget the days I have spent here. I hope that someday I will come back to meet my American family. Thank you for everything. It was really great time. I hope you always live happily." ........Duri Jung : Korea ...... November 2007 ~ May 21 2008 |
| "Dear John & Nok ... Thank you so much!!!! I really appreciate your kindness what you've done for me. Not only English, I learned a lot of things from you. Thank you so much for everything!" ....Tsubasa : Japan .... March 29 ~ April 27, 2008 |
"Dear John & Nok... I'm very happy to live here with you. When I visited this house for the first time, I was really nervous and tired because I had never stayed with American family before. But John and Nok are very kind and funny, so I enjoyed in Boston for three weeks. Thank you for cooking many delicious dinners! Thank you for talking with me! Thank you for making me happy! Someday, I want to come back to Boston!! If I come back here I will play violin." ........ Hitomi : Japan ..... March 9~29, 2008 |
"Time flashed by..... I can't believe I've stayed in here for 3 weeks. When I came in Boston, I was so nervous because I arrived at near midnight so I felt so lonely. But now I don't want to go back to Japan...... I want to stay here. I'm always relieved to be with Mom&Dad. And this house is the most safe place to me. I also love my room. I feel so comfortable and relax. I really want to come back to this homestay because I want to see every season in Boston. So next time, I wanna stay at least 3 months after my club finished. I love Mom's cook every dinner, muffins and ice cream. And Dad's cheesecake!! so delicious! Thank you. I'm really happy to be a part of Stasio Family. Thank you for your kindness and help. I'll miss you so much. I'll miss Duri and my friends at ELC." ........ Keiko : Japan ....... February 2008 |
| "I would like to thank you for the warm hospitality you gave during my stay in your home. I have no doubt that you have been helpful for me to understand American life. I appreciate that you have given me beautiful memories in America" ...... Jongmi : Korea ....... August 2007 ~ February 2008 |
"Dear John & Nok! I've stayed here almost four months. You're very kind like my dad and mom. Thank you for taking care of me and for all suggestion you gave me. Thank you very much for everything." ......Jenny : Taiwan ...... August 2007 ~ February 2008 |
| "How fast the time past!! I really enjoyed my life in Boston. And I had a lot of memories. I'm so happy to meet you. Do you remember seeing me here for the first time? I was very surprised, because I was given a wrong information about hostfamily by my agent. But it was good for ME!! I'll remember your kindness forever. Your are my dad, mom, friend and advisor. We talked about cooking, job, hobbies, and life. I respect John & Nok. And I love your cooking (mashed potato). These happy days will stay in my memory as long as I live. I want to come back someday....... See you again! ..... I wish you health and happiness .. Thank you very much!!" ......... Miyuki : Japan ..... September ~ December 2007 |
"Dear John & Nok! Thank you very much for everything that you have made. I've felt very comfortable in every moment. Thank you for your foods (they were dilicious) for helping me to look for a lugage, for our conversations and in summary FOR ALL! Remember in Spain you have one house! ....Aida: Spain ....... September ~ October 2007 |
"John & Nok.....Thank you very much!!! I am very happy to stay in your house! I've stayed here only one week but I could have a lot of memories. I really enjoyed talking with John & Nok. And I love your dinner! John, I think your are a little bit similar to WALLY! ..... You are a very cheerful person. Nok, Thank you for taking us to watch the full moon. I like your creative sense. I want to come back here someday. Thank you very much!!" ......Miwa : Japan ....... September 2007 |
| "Dear John & Nok..... Thank you very much for everything!! I'm very glad to see you :-) I had a wonderful time in Boston. Everyday I ate a delicious dinner. I love meat loaf!! After dinner we watched the Red Sox's games on TV and John told me all about Red Sox's players, so when I went to Fenway Park I could say YUUUUUUUK!!! and COMEON BIG PAPPY!! It was very exciting!! I want to stay more. Keep in touch with me, please. Thank you again ........ Moe : Japan ........ August ~ September 2007 |
"Thank you for this beautiful month with you. You are my Amarican Family! You make me feel like if I'm at home, and you know, for Italian people the family is very very important! (good dinner with good family) I really enjoyed everything about your family, especially the conversation during the dinner. Thank you! If you want to come to Italy, the door is always open for good people like you. I'll miss you!" ........Maura : Italy........ August ~ September 2007 "Dear John & Nok....the time just flew by!.....I would like to thank you very much for your kind hospitality. I will remember my stay with you for a long time to come. I have he fondest memories to Winthrop, Boston and New England...... Thanks again for everything, also that I could stay longer. For the future I wish you health, happiness and continuing best for life." .... Patricia : Switzerland ........ September 2007 |
| " Thank you very much for everything. I am very glad that I could stay this home for a week. At the beginning, I was really afraid to have a homestay family because I had a bad experience to stay in homestay. This time it was defenitely wonderful home, I love it! This week I was really comfortable and had an awesome time!! I should have come more earlier and stay more days in this house. I am really appreciate with you!!!" .......Reina : Japan ....... August 2007 |
| " I must tell you that you gave me such a wonderful receiption that I want to return to the US to see if American people are all as friendly as you are. I really couldn't have expected a more welcoming place to stay. Even though I have just stayed here for only two weeks, I will keep an unforgetalbe memory of these days with both of you. You are such a charming couple! I really hope you will receive as much happiness as you deserve. I will miss you!!!" " If everybody knew about your Homestay, there wouldn't be guests anymore for hotels!!!"...... Marie : France...... August 2007 |
| " Thanks John and Nok .... I am very welcome in your house. I'm self-confident speaking English. I've achieved what I was looking for."........ Sandra : Spain ..... August 2007 |
| "I've stayed here for 4 months. It was good time. I was not interested in baseball before but John taught me everything about baseball rules and we watched the games together. Finally I enjoyed the games. I was not apt to gain weight but I put on 2-3 kgs. because of delicious foods and desserts, besides BIG PEICES were always mine....hahaha.... I will never forget everything in this house. Thank you for taking care of me." ..... Stacy (Eunsun) : Korea ...... May ~ August 2007 |
| "Thank you very much for everything.....Two months ago I could speak very little English but everyday John & Nok kindly helped guiding me. Thank you for trying to understand my English."...... Chie : Japan ....... June ~ August 2007 |
| "I'm very lucky that I could live with you during this amazing month! I really enjoyed everything, specially foods and I loved the long conversations we had after dinner....I learnt a lot! .....If you come to Switzerland, my door is open!!!!".....Connie : Switzerland.... July ~ August 2007 |
| "I never imagined that I could feel at home so far away from my hometown but I did from the first moment....I became a part of your family when I came home for dinner with you. It feels so good that people from and on another continent think similar to me.....Thank you for sharing memories and making new memories! The memories we have together can never be taken away.....May God Bless you!" ....Christine : Germany..... July ~ August 2007 |
| "Thank you for everthing!! For letting me be a part of THE FAMILY, for all the good advice, for sharing this experience, for laughing at my bad jokes. PS. You have a home in Spain." ........ Marina : Spain.... July 2007 |
| " When I came here, I could hardly speak English! So at first, sometimes I was nervous and worried about many things. But every time you cheered me up, and you and all my sisters made me happy!! I can say confidently I'M LUCKY! I could come here, I could meet you and I could gain weight ;-) When I was in Japan I couldn't imagine such a great homestay!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I wanna say this word 100 times. I love my American family." ..... Waka : Japan .... April ~ June 2007 |
| "I have never had time for a homesick here...Thank you" ....Youjin : Korea.... February ~ June 2007 |
"Best Homestay ever" " I want to tell you that you are very special to me and I think for many other people too. You both gave so much love, I thank you with my heart. I enjoyed dinner time with you and extremely the talk after dinner! " ..... Sandy : Switzerland........... 2007 |
| "Dear John & Nok.... Time flies so fast.....Four weeks were too short..... This house is very comfortable to me so I could enjoy everything. I'll never forget my sweet home, John, Nok and 3 friends. I really really love you. Thank you very much for everything!" ...... Ayako : Japan ........ February ~ March 2007 |
" Dad, I like to listen to your life experience. Every time, I listen to you attentively and I learn a lot from you. I think it is more estential than school lessons. Now I think more and become more mature. Besides, you are always so kind to everybody. Thank you for giving me such a good family." ...Erica(Hui-Chun) : Taiwan ..... August 2006 ~ April 2007 |
| " Hi! This is Sunny!!....Time is flying fast - Oh my.... almost 1 year. When I first came here, it was June 17th, I could see a beautiful garden and a house at the corner. I remember I was in school pickup service car, I thought if that house is my homestay? I like it so much. Then the car stopped in front of that house....unbelievable.... I was very happy. I had a lot of thinks here....parties, cheesecakes, mudpies, moved out and moved in, joining a beautiful wedding at Cape Cod and making new and friendly family. Thank you, Thank you Thanks a lot! You know? I love you so much." ....Sunny : Korea ...... June 2006 ~ February 2007 |
| " Dad & Mom, you are so kind and have warm mind and that I have chances to have an amazing holiday with you, I was so lucky!! Someday, I will compose song that is about our memories....I will not forget Winthrop and my American family. This town is another sweet hometown to me. I will remember my family in Winthrop. I really look forward to play the mushic with my DAD, John...again." .... Yoo-Sun : Korea ...... 2006 |
| "Dear John & Nok, Although my trip to Boston was just for 10 days, you gave me the feeling of being part of your family. I have never eaten such a good dinner in America and I felt always very comfortable and happy in your house. Winthrop and everything is beautiful and the most I loved the thick carpet in my bedroom. Whenever you will come to Germany, call me, I will show you the place I live in....... Jennifer : Germany ....... November 2006 |
"Dad & Mom..... Time is so fast, right? I already live in here almost 9 months. During this time, my feeling is so happy, happy and happy. I didn't need to worry about anything here including foods. I also met a lot of people in here. I liked to go somewhere with you. I never forget our Red Sox games and I enjoyed parties with everybody. I've learned so many things from here. I'll remember everything." ........ Yea Jeong : Korea ....... February ~ October 2006 |
| " Thank you , Thank you, Thank you for everything!!! Time is so-so-so fast. I 'm really really happy to come your house and spent time with you. Only 3 months but everyday I enjoyed and made myself at home. It's like my real house." ......Kana : Japan.......... May ~ August 2006 |
| "Dear John & Nok...... As every international student, before I came here I expected that I could live in a friendly and lovely homestay. At the first time I met you, I knew that I would have a good time in the USA. Every supper time was the most precious time that I always expected. I could talk with you and eat delicious food. Not only practicing English but also learning different cultures. After supper, we watched baseball games together. It's really fun. Besides, there were a lot of parties that I never experienced before. All of this family members are so nice. I enjoyed talking with them. Although I only stayed here about three months, I got a lot of beautiful memories. I like Boston and this family. I will never forget everything in this house." ......Doris : Taiwan ......... March ~ June 2006 |
| "Thank you for everything!! I'm happy to stay with you and thanks for trying to understand my English. I enjoyed talking with you. I had a great time in Boston." .... Nana : Japan ....... March 2006 |