In September CHI Academic Year Program participant Shuri Sotohara, from Japan, took part in an event called Flight 93 Trek. A small group made a 93 mile trip by foot from the Soldiers and Sailors Museum in Pittsburgh to the Flight 93 Memorial Chapel.
The following article about CHI’s Academic Year Program recently appeared on the Catholic News Herald website. ELKIN — For almost two decades, retired teachers Julie and Patrick Colglazier and their family have welcomed more than 16 exchange students into their home. Moving
Jana Müller, from Germany, participated in CHI’s Academic Year Program as a high school exchange student five years ago. Jana stayed with the Yaptangco family in San Diego, CA. She had an amazing experience and became so close with her host
CHI host families are the backbone of the CHI Academic Year Program (AYP). By volunteering and opening their home and heart to the world’s young people, they are donating an uncommon gift: an offer of friendship, a willingness to share themselves
CHI has many wonderful host families. Families that go above and beyond to make their exchange student part of the family. We are so grateful and know that programs like Group Homestay, Academic Year Program and CHI Au Pair USA, would
If you have ever hosted an exchange student you know just how hard it can be to say goodbye. This picture captures that emotional moment, as Host Dad Joe says goodbye to his exchange student for 10 months, and son
Past CHI Academic Year Program participant Zhenglin Yu, from China, recently graduated from Sant Bani School, in Sanbornton, NH. All graduating seniors are asked to write a graduation speech. Zhenglin was kind enough to share his speech with us. His speech
We will soon say goodbye to our 2014-2015 CHI high school exchange students. Before we do, we want to spotlight one extraordinary young lady Maria Hernandez Castro, from Spain. Maria is living in Hanahan, SC with the Futch family who
CHI high school exchange students from California recently surprised CHI participants in Nevada and attended their farewell party. The group had a great time visiting at the party as well as sightseeing together. CHI’s Academic Year Program is currently looking for families
Are you ready to become a CHI host family? Host a high school exchange student! Students from around the world are coming to America for the 2015/2016 school year! Students are 15-18 years old and attend your local high school
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