What is it like welcoming a new son/daughter/sister/brother into your home? Hear from some of our host families and experience some of the inspirational stories they have to share.
Submissions are in! It’s now time to vote for your favorite welcome photo! Please read the instructions and rules below: *You can vote for multiple photos but only once per photo. *Once you are finished voting, simply close out of the window or browser and your votes will be recorded automatically. *There are many photos … Continue reading
We are in full arrival mode with our students flying in daily to meet their new American families and homes! Today we are shining the spotlight on a small community in Arizona that has been taking extra strides to help make their students feel welcome and included! Mardi, one of our lovely local coordinators in … Continue reading
It’s an exciting time of year! Many of our exchange students are arriving, eager to meet their host families and see the place they’ll call home for the next year! Snapping a photo of that initial ‘meet and greet’ at the airport is a great way to preserve your first memory together. Make that memory … Continue reading
What do you know about Kazakhstan? This week we’re putting the spotlight on this Central Asian country. We have some fantastic students coming from Kazakhstan who are looking forward to starting their American adventure! Watch the video below to learn more fun facts about Kazakhstan and the adventurous journey Ayan experienced during his exchange year … Continue reading
Summer is the perfect time of the year to plan new experiences for your family during the upcoming school year and beyond! Before the school year begins, consider these two amazing ways to create lifelong memories for your family members by opening their eyes to a new culture, language, and perspective… Send your teenager on … Continue reading
We recently received a lovely letter from one of our long-time host families, detailing their summer travels. The places they went and people they visited abroad is all thanks to having welcomed new cultures and students into their lives initially here in the US! Continue reading to hear about the McGrath family’s European tour. “Dear … Continue reading
Who says you need to leave your house to explore a different culture? One of the best things about travel is actually making connections with the locals who inhabit a country in order to really grasp their traditions and way of life. Hosting an international exchange student can do just that – bring a completely … Continue reading
