Our guide to hosting

There’s a lot to consider and prepare before hosting a foreign exchange student. Here are a few things to get you started.

Before your exchange student arrives









The first days of your exchange








Life with your exchange student












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Finding the right exchange student for your family

Does your family have any hobbies or interests that you'd like to share with an exchange student? Are you looking to learn more about a particular region of the world? Consider some of these topics and start browsing student profiles today.

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