Hosting Alice is the best decision we’ve ever made

Hosting Alice is the best decision we’ve ever made   This being our first year hosting, we really didn’t know what to expect. Before Alice arrived we were so nervous and excited. It took no time at all for Alice to become part of our family. There was a small period of awkwardness as we all began to get used … Read More

My best experience in my life

My best experience in my life   First day, I was so nervous. That was my first time to go overseas on my own. I felt certain distance between me and my host family. I woke up, and I felt something wrong with my legs, like “I know this is my bed now but my brain is saying “Why am … Read More

Rivera-Carrera makes new friends as foreign exchange student

Rivera-Carrera makes new friends as foreign exchange student The Eclipsy, Flint, Michigan, February 15, 2019 by Matt Ostrander / Reporter   Francisco Rivera-Carrera, senior, is a foreign exchange student from Queretaro, Mexico. He’s tall, dark-haired, and has an amusing personality. Rivera-Carrera has enjoyed his time so far in the United States. “I like being here. The school is great, and … Read More

Through the eyes of an exchange student

Through the eyes of an exchange student Redmond Proficiency Academy Newsletter, February, 2019 by Mos Suttiwetchakul / Staff Writer and Exchange Student   Four months ago, I felt frightened every time I thought that in a few weeks I would leave my home to live in another country, use another language that I was not as good at, live with … Read More

I am so happy that I have these two wonderful girls in my life

I am so happy that I have these two wonderful girls in my life   When I agreed to take an exchange student last summer, I wasn’t sure if I was doing the right thing. However, it was one of the best things that could have happened at this time in my life. A few weeks later came the opportunity … Read More

An exchange year is an unforgettable experience

An exchange year is an unforgettable experience   An exchange year is an unforgettable experience, for you and everyone around you. In August of 2018 it was time for me to leave my home in Berlin, Germany for Beckley, West Virginia. It was a very big change, coming from a city with almost double the population of the whole state … Read More

I never thought this experience would impact us as much as it has

I never thought this experience would impact us as much as it has (Testimonial posted on Facebook by the Marsh family in Michigan, 2 days before their exchange student was going back to Italy)   This girl right here is gonna leave us in less than 48 hours. When we signed up to do the exchange program never in a … Read More

Having a foreign exchange student, and being a host sister changed my life

Having a foreign exchange student, and being a host sister changed my life   Hello. My name is Ariana. I live in Tampa, Florida and I’m seventeen years old. I’m an American citizen, and last year I got the awesome experience of hosting a foreign exchange student. Her name is Ana Clara, and she’s from Brazil. When my mom first … Read More

One of the wonderful memories of this exchange program

One of the wonderful memories of this exchange program   Yesterday was my first time to see snow. I went to Santiam Snow Park with my host family. This place is very beautiful, full of snow, happiness, and joy. We played snow tubing and sledding. We climbed to a higher spot and then slid down with a sled. It was … Read More

Our experience with this program has been very good

Our experience with this program has been very good   Our student is fully fluent in English, German and also speaks French. She spends time sharing her knowledge about her country with us (the food and culture) and we enjoy sharing ours with her. She and has made strong efforts to be a seamless member of our family unit and … Read More