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Why Americans should host Foreign Exchange Students?

Each year, thousands of families, schools and communities across the United States welcome international students and visitors into their homes. They share holiday meals, discuss current events, and visit local sites together. They explore their differences, similarities, values, and beliefs. That person-to-person interaction, exemplifying citizen diplomacy, ensures that Americans and international visitors learn about each other’s culture and way of life…and creates lasting cross-cultural friendships.

Hosting an international exchange student in your home can enrich you, your family, school and community. Hosting international exchange visitors in your community ensures that community members become better informed about and connected to the world beyond U.S. borders.

Today, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton encourages Americans to host foreign exchange students!

Hosting Opportunities here

What do you think? Have you already hosted Foreign Exchange Students? Will you host a foreign exchange student? Tell us why.

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