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How Host Families Can Support Exchange Students Through Homesickness and Culture Shock

August 4, 2026 AYA Leave a Comment

Isabela from Brazil and Hannah from Germany hosted in Arizona

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...]

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