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Host Dad Perspective: Why We’re Hosting

May 15, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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Why do families choose to host an exchange student? Host dad Ben had his own exchange experience, which led him to appreciate the importance of cultural exchange and giving back to the global community. My wife and I have decided to host a foreign exchange student from Brazil … [Read more...]

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