Hosting an exchange student provides an incredible and unique cultural exchange experience. Welcoming a high school exchange student into your home allows you to make a lifelong connection and expand your global perspective, all while improving the life of a young person and … [Read more...]
Do You Get Paid to Host an Exchange Student?
When speaking with families from across the United States, we often get asked, “Will I get paid to host an exchange student?” While there are some types of international exchange student organizations that compensate host families, people who host through the Academic Year in … [Read more...]
How Do I Host a High School Exchange Student?
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...]
Host Family FAQs: Who Can Host a High School Exchange Student?
https://youtu.be/S0dBgtvKqWo Have you ever wondered who is eligible to become a host family to high school exchange students? Just as there’s no “typical” American family, there is no standard host family. Academic Year in America (AYA) host families come in many sizes, from … [Read more...]
Host Family Responsibilities: 5 Things You Need to Host an Exchange Student
Families across the country will open their hearts and homes to international high school exchange students for this upcoming school year. But what does a host family need to provide and what are their responsibilities? Here are 5 things that a host family needs to host an … [Read more...]
5 Myths About Hosting an Exchange Student
Did you know… Academic Year in America (AYA) host families come from a mix of backgrounds, ages, sizes, and states? If you’re wondering if hosting is right for you, perhaps this list of myths will ease some of your hesitancies. Here are some myths about hosting – that we’ve … [Read more...]