I’m writing this letter to you guys, my amazing American family, because I felt you really deserve a very big, special and meaningful THANK YOU! Before I came here, I considered you just as my host family, because that’s what you were supposed to do. Well, you are not just hosting me (which is great itself), … Continue reading
Since I was young, I knew that my family’s plan was to send me to the United States as an exchange student. My uncle lived in Iowa for 8 years and he wanted me to do the same. I cried in the airport because it’s impossible not to cry when you leave the people who … Continue reading
The emotion expressed between my daughter Cameron, and our newest family member Jana, was priceless. An amazing journey has begun and we are so proud to help Jana open doors to her future as well as spread her bravery, focus, and determination to all those she will meet along the way. A very special day, … Continue reading
Dear Beverly, Steve and Terry, Two more weeks left, and it is time for Jakob to say good-bye. Good-bye to you – you wonderful people, good-bye to an awesome and beautiful time he spent with you. It will be very hard for him to leave his “second home”; and we are sure that he will … Continue reading
Host families and students alike gathered for a last “Hoorah!” in Arkansas at their final orientation. After a rowsing Pirate Murder Mystery party, the group gathered by the lake to celebrate an unforgettable year together. Everyone wrote their answer to, “What is the best part of being a host parent, host sibling, or exchange student?” and … Continue reading