This blog applies to any student that is thinking about going to study abroad or is planning on going to Europe to study and staying with a host family. Now, my host family lived in Bristol, England. It is one of the most popular cities in Europe, yet at the same time, it has a small town feel and look. Before I went, I learned that people in England are very for the environment. I think they have such a better recycling program then back in the United States. Plus, they do not like to waste by using plastic bags when shopping for groceries. When I heard of that, I thought there would be no better gift than a reusable shopping bag. I also thought it would be a good idea to bring them something from my home town in the United States. The following are some gifts ideas that, I think, are perfect to bring to a host family, no matter where they live in Europe. First, I brought them a Chicago Blackhawks towel, because right before I went they won the Stanley Cup. I also brought them two re usable store bags. One was Chicago Bulls and the other was Chicago Bears. I also brought them a Chicago Bears beer koozie because, I heard, they do not have a lot of those over there. I also suggest you bring them a local book on the city you live in. Pretty much any favorite or close by sports team things will work. At the end of the trip, I recommend you buy them a cheaper bottle of wine, if you say them drinking wine. My host family really appreciated the gifts I gave them because they were from my home town (Chicago). All in all, I suggest you do not bring any gifts that will break in your suitcase while in route to arrive there.
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