When people think about cultural exchange, they often picture passports, international travel, and trips to faraway places. But for families who host exchange students, meaningful cultural exchange happens right at home. Gathered around the dinner table, students and … [Read more...]
Why Host Siblings Can Become Family for Life
When families in the U.S. consider hosting a high school exchange student, they often focus on the role of the host parents. But in many homes, host siblings play an important role in shaping the exchange experience, too! While families do not need to have … [Read more...]
How Host Families Can Support Exchange Students Through Homesickness and Culture Shock
Coming to the U.S. on a high school exchange program is an exciting adventure and a dream come true for many exchange students, but it also can come with challenges. Leaving behind family, friends, familiar routines, and the culture you’ve grown up with can lead to … [Read more...]
How Hosting an Exchange Student Helps Young People Grow
For many students, an exchange year is their first time navigating unfamiliar situations in a new country. As they figure out life in the U.S., exchange students naturally build confidence, develop independence, learn new skills, and broaden their perspective of the … [Read more...]
“What’s Next, Regenia?” The Unexpected Legacy of a COVID-Era Exchange Year
March 2020 was difficult for many of us, but for AYA high school exchange students, Local Coordinators, and host families facing the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was especially challenging. Young people from around the world were suddenly living in U.S. … [Read more...]
The Small Acts of Care Exchange Students Remember Most
When families think about hosting an exchange student and making their time in the U.S. special, they often imagine the big moments: family vacations, sightseeing trips, school events, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. While those moments certainly matter, the truth is that … [Read more...]
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