Student & Host Family Testimonials
 

  Testimonials from Students:

• "I had a wonderful time in France and with my host family. They made me feel welcome as soon as I stepped in the door. This exchange program made me more sure of myself and helped me to realize what I am capable of." Emily K.
   

• "It was something I'm very glad I did. Being completed immersed in a culture forces you to adapt and learn. My host family was wonderful and I was paired up nicely. I can't begin to explain how much I learned of the language, people, culture, etc. If one truly wants to learn about another country, I think that this is the only way to do it." Ashley W.
   

• "Thank you very much for helping me find this program overseas and helping me have a good experience. My host family was great, the school and class were good, and I made friends that I still talk to. It was one of the best experiences ever." Jessie R.
   

• "I learned so much about the little differences in French culture and also broader aspects of it all. In one month I forged a cherished friendship [with my host family] and had an educational experience to boot." Brittany C.
   

• "This experience was so incredibly amazing for me. It was like I was living in a painting for four weeks. Every aspect of life seemed so beautiful! I assimilated into the culture and my host family without any problem whatsoever. I learned to much about the language and culture." Whitney S.
   

• "This was an incredible experience. I loved my family and learned so much about myself and the culture. I will definitely go again." Olivia H.
   

• "I think I have grown a lot in my understanding of French culture and the language. I had a great time with my host family and with the other exchange students. I'm looking forward to returning in a few years." Jennifer B.
   

• "Thank you very much. This experience has changed me. I have met some of what I know will be my best friends for a long time." Chelsea D.

  Testimonials from Host Families:

• "This is such a wonderful experience. Give it a try. Open your heart and home and your life will be touched." Morgan Family
   

• "Our hosting experience was excellent. Angela became a part of our family and will always have a place in our home. Our advice to future host families is to enjoy every minute with your student and do lots of things with them because watching the look on their faces when they learn new things is so rewarding." Stokke Family
   

• "Irune was great, very flexible and easy to be with. She played well with our kids. Day by day she became a part of our family. She opened up more, laughed more - a delightful girl." Cress Family
   

• "Our student responded very well to everyday life. We got a chance to know Natalia, a wonderful girl, and a friendship and real bond started between her and our daughters. Saying good-bye and sending her home was difficult - not enough time with her. We wish we could all go to Spain now." Leonard Family
   

• "The most difficult part of our experience? Benjamin leaving. He became a part of the family."  Pulsifer Family
   

• "Sixtine was our 4th exchange student and was exceptionally friendly and eager to learn. She was extremely helpful and great at trying to learn our slang and idoms. She really became a member of the family! We all miss her." McCleary Family
   

• "This was a wonderful experience for our family. I think we were very lucky to get Stephane. He was a joy to have as part of our family. Everything went very smoothly. Thank you." Watsom Family
   

• "Hosting has been one of the richest rewards we have ever had. What a delightful woman! She will continue to be a part of our family forever! We love her! Thank you for sending her to us." Dautel Family