Borderless Friends Forever

Agi, our first student to arrive in Tennessee, landed last week from the Czech Republic and is spending her exchange year with the Ramos family in Clarksville! Her Community Advisor shared that Agi is incredibly sweet, and it's already clear she's in for an amazing year with her wonderful host family.

Bosco from Spain has officially arrived and is ready to begin his exchange year with the Kimsey family in South Carolina! Wishing Bosco and the Kimsey family an incredible experience together.

The Fedchenko family said goodbye to their Spanish daughter, Adriana. Even though she was with them for only a short time, she made a big difference in their lives. She always brought laughter and smiles to their home.

“To our s’more and cinnamon-loving daughter… you will always have a home here with us. See you soon.”

Repeat host mom, Amber E., shared about her first weeks with her Italian daughter, Ceci. She said each year brings a new adventure, and starting this journey with Ceci has been amazing. Ceci is an affectionate and helpful big sister, and together they have already enjoyed cousin time, preparing new recipes, a waterpark, and exploring New Jersey and New York City. They are looking forward to many more adventures.

Could you be the family that introduces someone to America for the very first time?

Could you be the reason a young person discovers confidence, belonging, and lifelong friendships?

Could you be the home where cultures, traditions, and stories are shared around the dinner table?

Could you be the family that inspires your own children to see the world a little differently?

Could you be the person who reminds a teenager that kindness exists everywhere in the world?

Could you be the family that changes a life and discovers their own is changed too?

Three 15-year-olds from Turkey and Mongolia have spent months preparing for the opportunity to attend an American high school, improve their English, and become part of a family here in the United States.

Could your family be the one to make their dreams come true?

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The Poe family in Fuquay-Varina opened their hearts to hosting for the very first time this summer, welcoming Mae from France into their family. Host mom Megan shared what an incredible experience it was.

"I don't think we realized just how attached we would all become or how emotional saying goodbye would be, especially seeing how hard it was for our girls to say goodbye to their 'big sister.'"

Thank you to the Poe family for saying yes to this life-changing experience and being such an amazing host family to Mae!

Three incredible students. Three dreams. Three families needed by this Friday. ❤️

These are the final three students still waiting for a host family. They have worked hard, dreamed of this opportunity for years, and are hoping someone will say "yes" to sharing this year with them.

🇹🇷 Poyraz (Turkey, 15)
A dedicated MMA athlete and weightlifter with a calm, kind personality. Poyraz is eager to become fluent in English, experience American culture, and build lifelong friendships. He is respectful, thoughtful, and ready to embrace life as part of an American family.

🇹🇷 Utku (Turkey, 15)
Outgoing, funny, and full of energy, Utku has dreamed of this experience ever since his older brother completed an exchange year. He loves the gym, swimming, gaming, and recently started learning the traditional Turkish darbuka drum. He's excited to make friends, join school activities, and even share a homemade Turkish breakfast with his host family.

🇲🇳 Chinkhuu (Mongolia, 15)
Curious, responsible, and eager to learn, Chinkhuu enjoys playing the ukulele, volleyball, basketball, soccer, reading, and learning about history and culture. He looks forward to experiencing everyday American life while sharing the traditions and culture of Mongolia with his host family.

Hosting isn't about being perfect. It's about opening your home and your heart. Could your family be the one to change a life forever?

Message us today to learn more about hosting or complete the form below. If you can't host, please share this post to help us find these final three families. ❤️

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The Whitmores are having a wonderful time hosting their summer student, Paul from France. Together, they have explored the Eno and James River, cheered at a Durham Bulls game, toured a local farm, splashed around at the pool, played rounds of golf, and are on a mission to show him all the delicious American foods.

We’re so happy to welcome you to North Carolina, Leonie! 🇩🇪❤️

A new exchange adventure is starting! Leonie just arrived from Germany and was welcomed with big smiles by our amazing repeat host family, the Fedchenkos.

To make it even more special, their Spanish daughter from the summer 2026 program also came to the airport to help welcome Leonie into the family.

We’re excited to follow Leonie’s journey this year. Welcome to your new home in North Carolina!

5 students. 7 days.

Right now, five incredible exchange students are still waiting for a host family. In just seven days, we hope to say "You're going to America!" to every one of them.

Your yes could change not only a student's life, but your family's as well.

Could your family be the one that makes a dream come true?

💙 Apply to host today or message us to learn more. Together, let's make sure every student has a place to call home.

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