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What Makes a Great Host Family? Exchange Students Share What Matters Most

July 30, 2026 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA local coordinator and host mom kelly with husband and exchange students in kansas

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...]

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