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Jarred and Shannon Johnston welcome their exchange student Giorgi (center) from the country Georgia.
From CIEE

Why I Said Yes to Hosting: ‘You Don’t Have to Be a Perfect Parent’

By Host Families at CIEE

In this Q&A, an Iowa host mother/local coordinator reflects on raising teenagers from around the world – and why she believes more families should open their doors to hosting.

Kari Smistek, right, and her family host Ines S. of Spain, second from left.
From CIEE

Why I Said Yes to Hosting: To a New Family Member – and to Nutella

By Host Families at CIEE

In this Q&A, a Buffalo‑based host mom opens up about what it was like to welcome an exchange student during a season of change for her family.

Dave Clark, a CIEE BridgeUSA host dad from Texas who has hosted 28 exchange students
From CIEE

Why I Said Yes to Hosting: A 28-Time Host Dad Reflects on Time with Exchange Students

By Host Families at CIEE

In this Q&A, an 81-year-old host father looks back on nearly four decades of welcoming international exchange students – and hosting his final participant.

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By Emily E.

Meet the Eikenhout family, from Michigan! This year, Emily and her family are hosting Magdalena from the Czech Republic. Check out Emily's video, to learn more about the beginning of... keep reading