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...]
“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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