While we recently celebrated the winners of our 2024 Arrival Photo and Video Contest, we couldn’t help but be amazed by the sheer creativity that poured into every entry. Today, we proudly present part one of the Welcome Roundup, offering a glimpse into the countless heartwarming and sweet ways host families across America have embraced their students. We extend our congratulations to all the participants whose entries touched our hearts and reminded us of the joys of hosting a student!
Çisem from Türkiye (left) meets the Thayn family for the first time
Runa from Japan (left) smiling with her two host sisters in Washington State
Giulia from Italy (left image) and Eduardo from Brazil (right image) with the Ard/Higgins family in Pennsylvania
Ugne from Lithuania with the Gwilliam family in Utah
Carlota from Spain (left) is excited to start the school year with the Estes family in Texas
Takuya with Japan (second from left) is greeted by the Gallegos family in Washington State
Sofia from Italy (center) is greeted with flowers by Broek family in Texas
Roberta from Italy (center) and Manuela from Brazil (right) are ready to start a new chapter with the Wilson family in Utah
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