Welcome to part three of our Welcome Roundup series, where we share heartwarming entries from our 2024 Arrival Photo and Video Contest. The photos and videos submitted show the anticipation, excitement, and joy that come as host families and students meet each other for the first time. Stay tuned for the fourth and final Welcome Roundup post next week!

Meriem from Tunisia receives a super welcome by the O’Brien family in Ohio

Sofie from the Netherlands (left) with the Heistand family in Texas

Gabriel from Brazil (second from right) being welcomed by the Baksys family to Nebraska

Alinur from Kyrgyzstan is warmly welcomed by his host dad in Texas

Moritz from Germany (right) is excited to meet the Nelson family in Colorado

Pannawat from Thailand and Pedro from Brazil smile as they hold welcome signs made by the Blake family in Utah
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