Why Host an AFS Exchange Student?
Why Host an AFS Exchange Student?
AFS Host Families have reported great rewards for opening their homes and hearts to AFS Exchange Participants.
By hosting an AFS Exchange Participant you, too, can:
Enrich your family's daily life simply by sharing it with a young person or teacher from another culture and country
Draw your family closer together
Introduce a new culture and customs to your children
Show your part of the U.S. to an outstanding young person or teacher from another country
Meet your community leaders by participating in AFS activities
See the U.S. and our culture through new eyes
Develop a lifelong connection with your hosted participant and his or her family
Help an outstanding young person or teacher grow into a more confident and knowledgeable adult
Draw your family closer together
Introduce a new culture and customs to your children
Show your part of the U.S. to an outstanding young person or teacher from another country
Meet your community leaders by participating in AFS activities
See the U.S. and our culture through new eyes
Develop a lifelong connection with your hosted participant and his or her family
Help an outstanding young person or teacher grow into a more confident and knowledgeable adult