Lodging is usually a combination of hotels and homestays. Our local Vida staff members pre-screened all hotels, and our host families are carefully selected. Our staff members conduct prior in-home visits, and frequent assessments are performed to ensure a high-quality homestay experience. Families are trained in food handling, diet restrictions, cultural competency, and diversity. Homestays are usually within a very short walking distance from one another. Therefore, bilingual guides and bilingual physicians are available nearby. All students are given emergency numbers to call should a concern or problem arise during a homestay.