Attention au pair host families – place with a Spanish Speaking au pair by the end of March and save $200 off our program fees! Benefits of Learning Spanish Spanish is now the second most spoken language in the United
CHI host mom Nataly, from California, shares her experience hosting a 2011-2012 Academic Year Program student through CHI. Last year I hosted a girl who changed our lives, she helped me understand that every child has a different need in
CHI host mom Karen Edwards, from Arlington, Washington, recently had to say goodbye to her two Academic Year Program students Betina and Fernanda. Betina, from Brazil, and Fernanda, from Mexico, spent this past school year with Karen in Arlington, about an hour north of Seattle.
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the Department of State officially launched its new J-1 Visa: Exchange Visitor Program website and CHI is thrilled to have one of our au pairs as well as one of our
Host mom Sary-Jo with Stefano from Italy Our family began hosting students from all over the world when our oldest daughter, now 29, was in the 6th grade. For us, it was a way to bring the world to our
Academic Coordinator Mark Bagwell and AYP student Angela from Italy, enjoy a football game at Clemson University in South Carolina.
Belgian AYP student Amandine Dumont, 18, recently completed an enjoyable stay in the United States. As an accomplished horse rider, she was perfectly suited to her placement with the Kehoe family, who live on a horse farm in Missouri. When Amandine wasn’t
Alice is a part of the CHI family and has hosted many Academic Year Program participants. She has written a wonderful letter sharing her experiences. Dear Future Host Families, I have hosted many exchange student over the years, some excellent
CHI was lucky enough to have Work and Travel participant Janusz Urbanski, from Poland, work in the main office last summer. Janusz helped incoming students, processed SEVIS validations and was an overall great addition to the W&T department. Janusz has now returned
A group of students from Italy just finished their three week stay in beautiful Northern California. The participants enjoyed wonderful sights and made long lasting friendships during their stay.
