August 23, 2010
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Category: CHI Life
Tom’s Anniversary
CHI Founder Tom Areton Celebrates 35 Years as a U.S. Citizen! April 1, 2010 Dear Family and Friends, Today marks my 35th anniversary of becoming a U.S. Citizen…! It was on April 1, 1975, with Lilka, bright little Lana and
April 5, 2010
CHI Staff Celebrate the 2010 Asha Holi Festival
On March 27th, CHI staff and friends celebrated the annual Indian Holi Festival at Stanford. The ‘Holi’ festival is a very fun-filled and popular occasion in the northern part of India. It is an occasion when people smear each other
March 29, 2010
2nd Annual ExchangesConnect Video Contest
On November 17th the U.S. Department of State launched the 2nd Annual ExchangesConnect Video Contest. Enter your original video and you will have a chance to win an all-expense-paid international exchange program from the Department of State! Together with U.S.
November 30, 2009
A Letter of Thanks
In response to CHI turning 30, CHI Founders Tom and Lilka received the touching letter below from past AYP and W&T participant Martin. Dear Tom and Lilka, I would like to congratulate you and I am so glad and thankful for
November 25, 2009
CHI Turns 30!
From Tom and Lilka Areton – Cultural Homestay International turns 30! November 1, 2009 Dear Friends, Today marks a CHI milestone, the first day of our 30th year! As with every undertaking, CHI started with an idea. The idea was
November 2, 2009
Photos From the Field
Recently CHI coordinator Sandra Haglund accompanied a group of au pair and internship participants to a Faith Hill concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA. Back Row (L-R): Rita – Lithuania, Carlos – Guatamala, Viviana – Argentina, Sitala –
August 19, 2009
CHI Recognizes Three Outstanding AYP Administrators
CHI would like to congratulate Jennie, Cathy and Lisa for placing the most Academic Year students between June 4th and June 15th! Each wonderful lady will receive a bottle of refreshing Aretonia Vineyards Riesling. This wine is handmade by CHI Co-Founder, Tom Areton.
August 12, 2009
Host Family Spotlight: Marian & Paul
CHI received a wonderful letter from Marion and Paul Hinds, a host family from Steilacoom, WA. They recently said goodbye to Tatsuya, a Japanese participant in CHI’s Academic Year Program, who stayed with them during the school year. They enjoyed
August 10, 2009
Photos From the Field
On Saturday, June 20th, CHI Au Pair /Intern Coordinator Sandra Haglung gathered eight au pairs and six interns for a family day at the Huntington Library and Gardens in Pasadena, CA.
July 13, 2009
