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How Do I Host a High School Exchange Student?

February 8, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

aya and yes program exchange student meets host parents at airport upon arrival

For some, the process of becoming a host family to a high school exchange student is a bit foreign — a lot of people haven't done it before! If you find yourself interested in the opportunity but aren't sure where to start, you're in luck. We've made it easy to become a host … [Read more...]

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