You don’t need to live in a big city or attend a big school to host one of our exchange students. They come here to experience the American way of life, and all that means is your open heart and a loving home! Therese’s Thank You letter below will show you just that, and just how much our students appreciate the experience. Continue reading
When I was asked to write about our exchange experience, I said I could write a book!! My husband and I always thought it would be fun to host an exchange student. I went to a very small rural high school 18 miles from us, and I remember several exchange students there while I attended. My husband, on … Continue reading
Thank you guys, I will never forget this amazing experience. I never really felt that I was thousands of miles away from home because I found home in Iowa. Every time I looked around I saw warmth and hospitality, my host family and friends made my journey unforgettable I cannot give enough thanks to the people that … Continue reading
Juan studies his face intently in the mirror and in photographs. What has changed? How can he capture the move from a city of two million people to a town of 8,000? What type of shading, what pencil stroke will draw the portrait of a young man on exchange? It’s a difficult task, but Juan … Continue reading