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06/22/2026

Warning: Hosting an exchange student may result in...

✈️ Airport signs
📸 Lots of photos
🌎 Learning about a new culture
❤️ A bonus son or daughter
🥹 Emotional goodbyes and lifelong memories

These families are waiting to welcome their newest family member.

This could be you.

Students from around the world are arriving in August, and several are still waiting for a host family. Some are coming for just one semester, while others will stay for the school year.

We've included a link so you can meet some of the students who are hoping for a place to call home during their American adventure.

Who knows? Your next family adventure might be just one click away. 🌍❤️

Meet our upcoming students - https://iseusa.org/host-a-student/meet-upcoming-students/

06/20/2026

🌱 Vegetarian families... or families who don't mind a vegetarian at the table... this one might be for you!

Meet Sydney from Germany! 🇩🇪 She's 16 years old and will be a junior this fall, arriving in August for just one semester.

Sydney loves bouldering, reading, music, and spending time with family and friends. She sings in a band, is learning electric guitar, loves cats, and is excited to experience American high school life, football games, family adventures, and new friendships. 🎸🐱

Could your family be Sydney's home away from home this fall? ❤️

*Picture is Emma from France and Liv from Belgium showing off their homemade sweets

06/19/2026

🎂 Birthday wish needed!

Tomorrow, Elias from Italy turns 17, and he is still hoping for one very special gift: a host family for his semester in America. 🇮🇹🇺🇸

Elias loves soccer, movies, music, and meeting new people. He’ll be a senior this fall and is excited to experience everyday American life from August through December.

He’s eager to get involved while he’s here too, whether that’s sports, school clubs, church activities, or volunteering in the community.

Could your family be the reason his birthday wish comes true? ❤️

📸 Here’s Alice from Belgium celebrating her bday in America 🎂

06/18/2026

🇰🇷 Could you host Eunbyeol from South Korea?

Eunbyeol will turn 16 this August and is looking for a host family for just one semester (August–December).

She has already completed part of her exchange experience in the U.S. and is hoping for the chance to finish what she started. She’s kind, respectful, independent, and enjoys a quieter, supportive environment.

Host families provide a bed, meals, and a welcoming home. Eunbyeol comes with her own spending money and medical insurance.

💙 Could your family open your home for one semester and help make her dream possible?

Reach out for details or tag someone who might be a great host family!

📸Two students this year (Alejandra from Spain and Hikari from Japan) living their American dream 🇺🇸

06/15/2026

There are probably a lot of people in our community who have thought about hosting an exchange student someday, but just haven’t taken the leap yet.

If that’s you, I’d love for you to meet Henrike from Germany. 🇩🇪

Henrike is 16 years old and will be a junior this fall. She loves gymnastics and trains in sport acrobatics several times a week. She’s also interested in trying cheerleading while she’s here, and her athletic background could make her a great fit.

When she’s not training, Henrike enjoys drawing, swimming, baking, spending time with family, and meeting new people. She describes herself as caring, open minded, and outgoing, and she’s excited to experience life as part of an American family.

Sometimes hosting starts with a simple thought: “Maybe someday.”

For one student waiting for a host family, maybe someday could be today. ❤️🇺🇸

Picture is Alina from Germany and Anni from Finland living their American dream.

06/14/2026

❤️❤️

06/11/2026

Two families. Two countries. One very special connection. ❤️

Mia’s parents came from Germany to visit and finally meet her host family after a year full of memories. They shared dinners, stories, and plenty of laughs while celebrating the amazing year Mia has had.

It’s hard to put into words how special it is to see the bond that forms between a student, their host family, and their family back home. What a wonderful way to end an unforgettable exchange year. 🇩🇪🇺🇸

06/10/2026

💔 Just when everything was set, Akiko's host family had to cancel. Now we're looking for a new family to welcome her this August. 🇯🇵

Meet Akiko, a cheerful and adventurous 16-year-old from Japan who will be a junior this fall.

Akiko enjoys Japanese archery, horseback riding, soccer, skiing, playing the piano, and listening to music. She's also a K-pop fan and loves trying new things! She describes herself as curious, full of humor, and someone who loves bringing smiles to the people around her.

Hosting an exchange student is a chance to share everyday life, create lifelong memories, and make a difference in a young person's life.

Could your family be the perfect match for Akiko? Comment "JAPAN" below or send us a message to learn more! ❤️

*Picture is two exchange students on a Sacramento River Cruise

06/08/2026

One of the most rewarding parts of the exchange experience is seeing the bonds that form between students, host families, and natural families around the world. ❤️

This week, Aruã from Brazil had a very special opportunity when his parents traveled from Brazil to visit and celebrate his graduation. They were able to watch him walk in the graduation ceremony and share in this milestone alongside his host family. 🎓🇧🇷

During their visit, Aruã's parents met many of the people who helped make his exchange year so meaningful, including friends, teachers, coaches, host family members, and Heidi, Regional Advisor. It was a wonderful reminder of how many lives are touched through international exchange.

Seeing natural families and host families united in celebration is one of the most meaningful outcomes of these programs. What begins as a year abroad often grows into lifelong friendships and connections that span continents.

Congratulations to Aruã on an unforgettable exchange year!

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916-749-2283

Website

http://northernshores.iseusa.org/

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