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Why Become a Host Family

Life-long
Friendships

When you host an exchange student, you welcome a new member of your family. When your student leaves, you will have a "son" or "daughter" in another country.

Bring the world to your home

Not only will you get to share your American culture, but you will also learn about a new culture and language from your student! Through hosting you will broaden your world without leaving home.

Open your eyes to a new perspective

The daily routine that may seem mundane to you, will seem extraordinary through the eyes of an exchange student. Hosting is a great way of discovering or rediscovering everything your local area has to offer!

It was so nice having a daughter! I've never had my own biological children so this experience allowed me to experience motherhood. I couldn't have had a better experience.

Amanda
Host Mom from Indiana

This was our first time to host an exchange student and the experience was incredible! We were so excited to get the opportunity to host. And it did not disappoint! We enjoyed building the relationship with Lena and watching her grow throughout the year.

Bill and Carol
Host Parents from Texas

Future Leaders Exchange Program

Over 35,000 students compete annually in multiple rounds of testing to earn a FLEX scholarship, which provides for them to spend an academic year in the United States living with a volunteer host family and attending a U.S. high school.

While in the U.S., FLEX students gain leadership skills, learn about American society and values, and teach Americans about their home countries and cultures. FLEX students perform community service in their U.S. communities and act as ambassadors of their home countries. Many are inspired by this spirit of volunteerism to develop and implement innovative projects in their home countries, using the skills and ideas they gained while on program. FLEX students are naturally curious and enthusiastic citizens of the world.

STS Foundation - © 2022. STS Foundation has 50 years of experience as a proud U.S. Department of State designated sponsor, responsible for bringing thousands of people together over that time. STS Foundation welcomes families of all kinds to host and in every type of community from small towns to city settings.