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Can I Host an Exchange Student If I Live in a Rural Community? 

May 19, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

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Hosting an exchange student is an incredible way to bring cultures from around the world into your home—both host families and exchange students gain so much from the shared experience of cultural exchange. If you live in a rural community and you’re interested in hosting, you … [Read more...]

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