Hosting foreign exchange student

This is our Host-Family Rules for exchange students. Actually, it is more like a survival manual for living in our home. Our host-family rules began ten years ago as a two page document, but each e…

Hosting an exchange student can be a rewarding experience, enriching your family’s life with diverse cultures and fostering global connections. As you eagerly anticipate the arrival of your new guest, it’s essential to ensure that your home is welcoming and secure. Home security is paramount, providing peace of mind for your family and the exchange… Read more »

1. Do you have any questions for us? I usually start out communications with a quick summary of us, the school, and our area. And then open it for questions, some students need the invitation to ask. And don’t be surprised if they don’t have any questions right away, do not worry they will come. 2. How do I pronounce your name? Because it isn’t always what you think it will be. We had an IEC student that we found out that we had been saying her name wrong for six months, she decided that she…

What is a welcome basket? Well its a basket that welcomes. Duh. Seriously though, we use to introduce our students to some local snacks and goodies, we include some useful items, and of course it is supposed to make them feel welcomed into their new home. So what do we put in them? It varies every year but we do have some standards that go in such as:Snacks and candy (we are from North Carolina, so we lean towards southern goodies but branch out to include just Americanness)(do not forget to…

The student exchange program is a collaborative effort by a certain secondary school or university from two different countries, in which they each send some students to learn

Now that you have decided to become a host family, it's time to learn the best ways to prepare for your exchange student.

I've shared host mom thoughts about the hosting experience. Now, I’d like to share a different perspective—the student perspective...

Do you get paid for hosting exchange students and other questions are answered in this part 2 of a series about our experience hosting exchange students

Hosting foreign exchange students can be a rewarding experience that allows you to learn about another culture and make some extra money.

Curious what it would be like to host an exchange student? Check out these answers to the 5 most common questions host families face.