Kayla Cox-Ayusa Community Representative

07/14/2026

I need a little help finding the right family for Zoe. Due to an unexpected change, this sweet exchange student from Germany is searching for a new host family by the time school starts.

Zoe is mature, kindhearted, and genuinely excited to experience life in the United States. She has been looking forward to this year for so long, and now she is simply hoping another family will step forward and give her the chance she was looking forward to.

✨ A little about Zoe:
• She loves volleyball and staying active
• She adores animals
• She enjoys traveling and experiencing new places
• She is excited for American school activities and traditions
• Most of all, she wants to be part of a family, not just a guest in someone’s home
Zoe is hoping for the everyday moments: family dinners, conversations after school, weekend outings, holidays, and the chance to build a real relationship with her host family.

Please message me if you may be able to host Zoe or know someone who could. She was so close to beginning her American adventure. Let’s help her find the family who will make it possible. 💚

07/12/2026

Arrival families needed, which of these 3 students can you help arrive!! Message me or apply at www.ayusa.org

07/04/2026

Two Ukrainian teenagers are still waiting for a family to say "yes." 💙💛

Temir loves history, museums, road trips, video games, and working out. He's excited to experience American high school, join clubs, travel, and share his culture with a host family.

Olena loves basketball, volleyball, music, art, and dance. Her family was split apart by the war. She and her mom returned to Ukraine, while her dad and older brother still live in Chicago. She just wants to be part of a family again, make memories, and experience everyday life in the U.S.

These kids don't need a perfect family. They just need someone willing to welcome them in.

Could that be your family? Send me a message if you'd like to learn more, or visit www.ayusa.org ❤️

Ayusa is a non-profit cultural exchange organization and study abroad organization for high school students interested in becoming foreign exchange students.

05/29/2026

🇫🇷 Why host a French student? 🇫🇷

French students are often known for being independent, adaptable, respectful, and excited to experience real American family life. Many blend naturally into busy Midwest households and form really genuine connections with their host families. ❤️

This student from France feels like SUCH a natural Heartland fit:
🏈 Wants to try American football
⚽ Loves sports and staying active
🐶 Animal lover
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-oriented
😊 Independent and involved
He’d be a GREAT fit for an active family, sports family, or a home with younger kids or pets! 🇫🇷

05/25/2026

Why America?

Listen to our exchange students share their dreams, goals, and excitement for becoming part of an American family. Click on their audio links to hear their stories.
Message me for more information or go to www.ayusa.org and apply to host!

Giorgio H. - https://youtu.be/tJtawUEEeHQ

Alejandra H. - https://youtu.be/ePJhEa1P3Xc

Youri L. - https://youtu.be/g4hNSzhxDFc

Mingyeong L. - https://youtu.be/2v0TMEbAQTk

Johanna G. - https://youtu.be/IbCCRLuTlaA

Guillem A. - https://youtu.be/FTBEVK6xzXE

Ayusa is a non-profit cultural exchange organization and study abroad organization for high school students interested in becoming foreign exchange students.

05/21/2026

🏃 Meet Ruben from Germany 🇩🇪

Ruben competitively runs 5Ks and would be an awesome fit for a cross-country or active family this fall! He loves fitness, sports, the gym, skiing, tech, and spending time with family.

He’s excited to experience American life — football games, school activities, family traditions, and trying new things along the way. ❤️

Students arrive in August and head home in May. They come with their own spending money and insurance.

🎧 Hear from Ruben:
https://youtu.be/tISWl2Xc_nE

Please SHARE to help find Ruben a host family before cross-country season starts! 👟

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05/19/2026

🚜🐄 FFA/4-H FAMILY? READ THIS. 🇳🇱

Chris from the Netherlands is looking for a host family, and this kid would fit right into small town life.

He helps care for pigs, cows, chickens, and dogs at home and has worked in his uncle’s butcher shop every weekend for the last 3 years. He loves football, lifting weights, cooking, and being part of a big family.

He’s hoping to experience the real American stuff...family dinners, helping out, football games, holidays, bonfires, and maybe even 4-H or FFA.
He sounds like a Nebraska kid already. 😜

He arrives in August and goes home in May. Students come with their own spending money and health insurance.

I’d really love to find him a family before the end of the month, and we still have open school spots available!

05/13/2026

One of these students is still waiting for a family to say yes. ❤️

These amazing exchange students are hoping to come to the USA in August for the school year, they just need a host family.

Hosting is simpler than people think. You don’t need to be a “perfect” family. Just willing to open your home, share everyday life, and make a student feel welcome.

Take a look through the students and see if one stands out to you. Message me for details or questions! 🌎

05/09/2026

🏀🇫🇷🇧🇪 Saturday Student Spotlight! 🇧🇪🇫🇷

Meet Gabriel from France & Belgium who is hoping to spend his exchange year with an amazing host family here in the Heartland!

🎧 Audio Introduction: https://youtu.be/ckzkrkO8LQY

He is passionate about basketball! 🏀 He’s excited to experience American sports culture, improve his English, and truly become part of a family.

A few things about him:
✨ Loves basketball, tech, board games, and video games
✨ Enjoys cooking, baking, and reading
✨ Has a younger brother (9)
✨ Describes his family as supportive and close
✨ Hopes to build real connections with his host family and learn American culture

Do you know someone who would be a great fit for Gabriel?

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05/07/2026

Mali is just 1of 28 FRENCH students who are waiting for a host family to choose them.

She loves to cook/bake, dance, and play rugby!
She has always wanted to be a midwife, and hopes to become one as she grows up!

Her family has hosted a Finnish student, and her brother was an exchange student as well, so Mali knows about being part of a second family.

Listen to Mali for yourself here:
Audio: https://youtu.be/JZROEoR5vH0

She needs a bed of her own and a plate at your table.

Can you say yes to Mali and her dream of coming to the US this August?