Opportunities for American Hosts - Families

Youth exchange programs sponsored by the State Department offer an unprecedented opportunity for Americans and foreign students to bridge cultural divides and unveil mysteries that have been hidden for so long. American host families can help scholarship students learn about and test concepts of democracy, community service and civil society, possibly for the first time. While Americans tend to take many freedoms for granted, some of these concepts and values such as open elections, student government and volunteerism may be new and exciting experiences a host family can share with a visiting student. Likewise, American host families have a wonderful opportunity to learn about a new culture and traditions and to create friendships that can last forever.

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