Its our first time experiencing the whole exchange visit. 14y DD has a student coming over from Spain, for a week, arranged via school. She will go over in March to his home. He arrives in about 9 days time!
We don't know much yet about him, except that it is a 14y boy, from Madrid. He has emailed/WhatsApp'd DD and they now follow each other on Instagram. Think the whole group have some group chat thing too with students from DD's school and also his school. We only have DD and she goes to a girls school, and most of her friends are female too - so don't really have much experience of teenage boys!
We have a spare bedroom. But what should I have ready intuit room for him.
So far:
- small double - will have all clean bedding etc. obviously and plenty of pillows
- we will clear some space in the wardrobe and have bought some extra hangers for him to use
- there's a mirror on the wall and a hook on the back of the door for towels, etc.
- I have ordered a small chest of drawers/bedside table (needed to sort on anyway)
- also on order - a small lamp, small alarm clock, plug extension with USB sockets, a small waste paper bin and some new matching towels (to match the bedroom colour - thought we might as well get things we'd use with other adult guests as well whilst we are at it)
Also have a couple of little clip memo stand things - will add wifi details for him as well as key info he may need such as our home telephone, etc.
I've also ordered a small basket to put on the table for bits and pieces - what to put in it???
He will need to share the main bathroom which DD uses. Will obviously make sure it is tidy and clean, and encourage DD to keep it spotless that week as well - plus clear some space for him to leave a toiletry bag or whatever.
Help!
