By Jillian Sims: AYP Compliance and Operations Manager Meet Gretchen and Matt in Milwaukee. Though relatively new to the hosting scene (this is their second…
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Doing Something Different: Adventures of an International Student in the Sunshine State!
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by Hannah Becker, Private School Placement Program Assistant Around this time last year, 16-year-old Sina Rieckmann was considering spending a semester of high school abroad…
by Jillian Sims Academic Year Program Assistant Shortly after her husband was deployed, Katie signed up to host for the first time. It was partially…
Nellie, her husband Calvin, and Courtney are a first time Host Family in Atlanta, GA.
Pat is a Local Coordinator placing in Oklahoma by Jillian Sims, AYP Program Assistant Pat began his experience in the cultural exchange community back…
Pat and his wife have learned a few things while hosting an exchange student. They say, "You oughta try it!"
by Allison Graham, Outreach and Training Manager “Say cheese!” Those familiar words had new meaning this year for Nicki and Steve when they were taking…
Laura and Gene are host parents and they share their stories and advice for "people who have never tried hosting to acknowledge their fear and…
by Jillian Sims, Academic Year Program Assistant Faced with an empty home after her husband’s passing, Rita wanted to fill it again with love and…
Add host parent and exchange student. Blend until one great family unit. Open heart and let set for 9-10 months. Enjoy. This is the recipe…