American Explorer Program

Experience true American culture by living with a homestay family and practicing your English outside of class. Our experienced homestay coordinator has an office next to the ELS offices.
Our kind and caring host families provide our students with transportation to and from the Center for classes and activities.
Our excellent homestay program can accommodate virtually any student request.

West Lodge is open to ELS students under the following criteria:
1. Students must be between the ages of 18 and 25;
2. Students must start on a published session start date an study for full sessions only.
3. Students must stay for a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks
4. All students in the campus residence must provide completed vaccination requirements.

Large shared rooms in on campus lodge-style student residence conveniently located next to center. Private bathroom(per room.) Each room has 2 full beds, desks closets, a color TV with cable and free internet access. Linens are provided. Rooms are cleaned once weekly. Self -service laundry machines are available in the dorm at no charge.

Centrally located on campus dormitory
Large double occupancy dorm rooms with full sized beds and in room bath
Ability to meet American students housed in the same dorm

Security: Each room has its own key, and there is a security checkpoint at the campus entrance. An Eckerd College Resident Assistant resides in the student residence.