Victor Warnier, from Belgium, is a wonderful example of an amazing high school exchange student. He is currently finishing up his CHI Academic Year Program in Craig, Alaska. Victor’s Academic Coordinator Pat Boyd says, “His excellence is contagious, he motivates his
The Waters family recently welcomed their au pair, Alejandra Henao, from Colombia. The entire family greeted Alejandra at the Atlanta airport. Audrey, Maggie and Casey (not pictures) are all thrilled to meet their new au pair! Welcome Au Pair Alejandra
Shaorong Fang, from China, has experienced more than one exchange program in the United States. Her first experience was with the Camp Leaders program over the summer. She then returned to participate in CHI’s Short-Term Enrichment Program this winter. Some
It was January 2014, when Chinese exchange student Ziyi Xiong arrived in San Luis Obispo, California and began his high school career at Mission College Prep High School. He is currently participating in CHI’s Private High School Program (PHSP). Ziyi shared
CHI high school exchange student Hannah Gronewold, from Germany, shared with us the first seven weeks of her homestay experience. Hannah is living with a host family in Forest, VA and attending a public high school. “It has been seven weeks
In 2009 the Sheldon family welcomed high school exchange student Ngan Vu, from Vietnam, into their home. Through her year with the family, they all became very close. Host mom Tiffany said, “she became part of our family.” Ngan graduated
Have you ever wondered: “why host an exchange student?” Are you curious if hosting would be right for your family? One CHI host mom explains what hosting has meant for her and her family. “My husband and I have no
Host an Exchange Student! Learn About Another Culture! CHI is currently looking for volunteer American host families for international exchange students, ages 15 – 18 years old for the upcoming school year or semester. These personable and academically select exchange students
You may not think your life could change in just a few weeks, but with CHI’s Group Homestay Program it can. This program lets you experience what it is like to open your home, share your culture and create a
CHI Academic Program Administrator in Kentucky, Shawn Rowton, was recently featured in local paper The Paducah Sun. The article tells how a simple conversation in 2008 lead to Shawn hosting her first foreign exchange student. Shawn later went on to become part of
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