Hosting a foreign exchange student

Becoming a host family is a remarkable opportunity to open your doors, hearts, and minds to a new culture. Welcoming an exchange student into your home can be an enriching experience for both your family and the student. However, as a first-time host family, it's natural to have questions about what to expect. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the journey and highlight key aspects you can anticipate when hosting a high school exchange student.

Desiring to give a full picture about the hosting experience, here are three different perspectives about what this host mom thing is all about…

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 »

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

What If Our Exchange Student Doesn’t Like Our Family? – Foreign Exchange Student Hosting Answers

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...

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

10 Tips for Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student. Hosting a foreign exchange student is an exciting opportunity, but it often comes with a little hesitation as you welcome a stranger from the other side of the world into your home. I’ve hosted 3 students myself, plus I had an exchange sister in high school and I’ve worked with exchange students from all around the world for a few years now, so I feel like I’ve learned a thing or two. Click through to read my best tips.