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 … [Read more...]
What Makes a Great Host Family? Exchange Students Share What Matters Most
When families in the U.S. consider hosting a high school exchange student, they often wonder what makes a good host family. Some worry that they’ll need to plan special trips, have the perfect home, or somehow make every moment of the exchange year unforgettable. … [Read more...]
How Host Families Help Exchange Students Feel at Home
Coming to live in a new country with a new family can feel both scary and exciting for high school exchange students. Often, what defines a successful exchange year depends on whether the student learns to feel at home in the U.S. with their host family. … [Read more...]
You Don’t Need an Extraordinary Life to Be an Extraordinary Host Family
Some people think that hosting a high school exchange student requires an exciting life filled with constant entertainment, elaborate vacations, and a picture-perfect lifestyle. The truth is that exchange students come to the U.S. to experience everyday American life; … [Read more...]
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