Most of our students who come to the U.S. on one of our Educational Programs live with a host family while they are here. CETUSA host families are volunteers who provide safe and loving homes for our students during their semester or academic year in the U.S.

Host families do agree to some responsibilities when they volunteer. In general, the responsibilities are:

• Providing room and board
• Providing some transportation to activities and events
• Guiding and assisting their new family member as they adapt to their new surroundings
• Sharing American culture and their family traditions

By opening their homes and their hearts to our exchange students, host families are helping to break down cultural barriers and bring our world closer together, one relationship at a time.

BENEFITS

The benefits of hosting an exchange student are probably more than we can list but below are a few examples.

Hosting an exchange student:

• Gives you an opportunity to learn about other cultures and customs first-hand.
• Encourages you to grow closer to your family while developing a lasting connection with your new exchange son/daughter.
• Opens doors for your own children to participate in exchange programs.
• Allows you to see your culture and traditions with new eyes.
• Gives you a chance to help a fantastic young person grow into a more confident, mature and world savvy adult.
• Gives your child an edge on the future! Hosting looks great on college and employment applications!