When families consider hosting an exchange student, one of the most common concerns is uncertainty. What happens if an exchange student struggles with homesickness? What if a placement changes, or difficult circumstances arise during the exchange year? The reality is that … [Read more...]
Helping an Exchange Student Pursue Their Passions
Exchange students often arrive in the U.S. with interests, hobbies, and goals they are excited to continue pursuing during their exchange year. For host families, watching them follow their interests in the U.S. or uncover new passions can be one of the most rewarding parts … [Read more...]
Beyond the School Year: How Host Family & Exchange Student Relationships Last
One of the biggest benefits of hosting an exchange student is the lasting relationships host families and students build. Over a semester or school year, exchange students can begin to truly feel like family to parents and host siblings alike, making it … [Read more...]
How Hosting Strengthens Schools and Communities
When families decide to host an exchange student, they often focus on how the experience will affect their household. But that's only the beginning of the story. As exchange students become part of local sports teams, high schools, clubs, volunteer organizations, and … [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...]
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