Why should your family become
a host family?
Become a host family for a student from another country and make a difference in their life. Becoming a host family is a unique opportunity to enrich your life and broaden your family’s perspective. By opening your home to an international student, you’ll not only help them experience life in your country but also gain a deeper understanding of another culture. It’s a chance to make a lasting impact on a young person’s future while creating lasting memories and connections that can span the globe. Plus, hosting fosters global citizenship and enriches your family’s everyday life in ways you never imagined.
Cultural Exchange and Enrichment
Opening your home to an international student is a transformative experience that fosters genuine cultural exchange, enriching both your lives in remarkable ways. As you share everyday moments, meals, and traditions, you’ll discover new perspectives and stories that breathe vitality into your household. This journey not only cultivates empathy and understanding but also strengthens the bonds within your own family as you embrace the beauty of diversity together. Through laughter, learning, and shared experiences, you’ll create a vibrant tapestry of connection that lasts long after the student departs, leaving you with cherished memories and a global outlook that inspires both minds and hearts.
Making a Lifelong Impact
Hosting a student from another country is more than just opening your home; it’s an opportunity to shape a young person’s future in profound ways. By sharing your everyday life, values, and traditions, you become a pivotal part of their journey, helping them to navigate new experiences and challenges while creating a warm, supportive environment. This exchange ignites a passion for cultural understanding and inspires dreams that reach far beyond borders. The friendships formed and the lessons learned will echo throughout their lives, reminding them of the kindness and generosity they experienced as they venture into the world, making an impact that lasts a lifetime.
Building Global Connections
Welcoming an international student into your home not only enriches their experience but also creates a remarkable tapestry of global connections for your family. As you forge bonds that transcend borders, you become a bridge between cultures, allowing both your family and the student’s family to share stories, traditions, and aspirations. This unique exchange fosters understanding and opens doors to friendships around the world, turning your household into a hub of cultural dialogue. The connections made through hosting resonate far beyond the time spent together, inspiring a shared sense of community and empathy that strengthens ties with families overseas and encourages a broader worldview.
What families are saying about our program…
“Our experience of being a “host family” was so much more than just picking up our student from the airport and having her sleep in our house. Camille became a very special part of our family. We loved the conversations we had and enjoyed learning about her culture and life. We loved sharing our faith, country, holidays and the things that make us all alike. I know that we will always care about her and will plan to see her again someday. To say that she enriched our lives is an understatement!”
“I am so glad that we decided to host an international student! Our family fell in love with Miguel, he was so funny! It was his dream to come to America and he wanted to improve his English language skills. He got to experience an American wedding and college visits with us, and it was interesting to hear how they differ from his culture. I can’t wait to follow his journey through graduation, college, marriage, children, and all of the other life events he will have.”
“We have thoroughly enjoyed being a host family this year! Our kids are young and they loved having an older brother. He taught them counting and songs in French and they in turn taught him some American games. He was so good with them, and I had a hard time getting them to stop crying when he left us. I expect he will always be a part of our family; our kids really became attached. I truly recommend being a host parent to any family with young children, it has been a great experience for us!”