Updated March 2022 So you’ve been considering hosting a high school exchange student, but have some questions regarding the process. Don’t worry! We’ve gathered the top 9 frequently asked questions about hosting an exchange student: 1. What does our...
Updated February 2022 The double placement was definitely the right way to go for us. Since we don’t have any kids of our own, it was like creating an instant family, complete with siblings! Plus, the students leaned on each other at school and had a buddy in...
Updated 7/8/2022 We love sharing the adventure of student exchange! But what if a family can’t host for the full school year? Easy! They can help as a welcome family! What is a “welcome family?” A welcome family hosts a student on a short-term...
Updated December 2021 From the outside looking in, a family’s decision to host an exchange student may seem like a logistical mystery. Most families in our culture would say they feel busy, or at the very least “full,” with their own schedules and...
Updated November 2021 Everyone seems to agree: hosting an exchange student is enriching, rewarding, and so very fun! So why do so many people push the pause button? Like anything else, hosting an exchange student comes with a common list of assumptions and...
