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Education Travel & Culture ETC is a non-profit high school exchange student program that promotes global awareness and understa

ETC provides inbound program opportunities for high school students throughout the world to study in an American high school and live with an American family. Host families provide room and board, a quiet place to study, and an American family experience for guest students during their semester or academic year in the United States. ETC's outbound program offers students the chance to study and live in a foreign country.

🥋🌎 Exchange is about so much more than attending school. While in the United States, students don't just learn in the cl...
06/15/2026

🥋🌎 Exchange is about so much more than attending school.

While in the United States, students don't just learn in the classroom. They join teams, discover new passions, challenge themselves, and become part of their local communities.

Niklas from Germany spent his exchange year training in Taekwondo, building friendships, developing confidence, and working toward new belt levels alongside his instructors and fellow students. Experiences like these help students grow in ways that last far beyond their time in the U.S.

From sports and music to clubs, volunteering, and community activities, exchange students embrace opportunities that help shape who they become.

That's the power of cultural exchange. It's not just about seeing a new country. It's about living it.

Interested in helping a student experience opportunities like these?

Learn more about hosting with ETC: https://bit.ly/host-a-student

🎨 A Simple Thank You That Says So Much ❤️ As their exchange year comes to a close, many students look for meaningful way...
06/12/2026

🎨 A Simple Thank You That Says So Much ❤️

As their exchange year comes to a close, many students look for meaningful ways to thank the families who opened their homes and hearts to them.

Jasper from Germany and his fellow exchange students created special paintings for their host families, blending the flags of their home countries with the United States as a symbol of friendship, connection, and the bonds formed during their year abroad.

These gifts are more than artwork. They represent countless shared meals, family traditions, school events, road trips, conversations, laughter, and memories that will stay with them for a lifetime.

One of the most common things we hear from students at the end of their program is simple:

"Thank you for choosing me."

The impact of hosting extends far beyond a school year. It creates relationships that cross oceans, cultures, and generations.

Thank you to every host family who helps make these life-changing experiences possible. 🌎💙

Learn more about hosting an exchange student: https://bit.ly/host-a-student

Summer is here, but planning for the next school year is already underway. New exchange students will arrive in August, ...
06/10/2026

Summer is here, but planning for the next school year is already underway. New exchange students will arrive in August, and many are still hoping to find a welcoming host family.

Could your home be the place where their American story begins? Are you willing to open your heart and home? 🌍

Meet students looking for host families: https://edutrav.org/student-search/

🌵💙 Sometimes the most meaningful journeys aren't the easiest ones. When Jinyu "Henry" H. arrived from South Korea, his e...
06/08/2026

🌵💙 Sometimes the most meaningful journeys aren't the easiest ones.

When Jinyu "Henry" H. arrived from South Korea, his exchange experience didn't unfold exactly as planned. He faced challenges at school and needed to move to a new host family, but he did not give up. Instead, Henry chose to persevere.

From bonding with his host brother and building lasting friendships to exploring some of Arizona's most iconic destinations, including the Grand Canyon and Bearizona, Henry has embraced every opportunity his exchange year has offered. Whether he's out on an adventure or simply enjoying everyday life with friends and family, he has made the most of his time in the United States.

His host family and Local Coordinator describe him as a resilient, kind soul whose positive attitude and determination have helped turn obstacles into opportunities.

Henry's story is a reminder that growth often happens outside our comfort zones and that sometimes the most rewarding experiences come after overcoming challenges.

It is stories like these that make our hearts swell. 🌎✨

Learn how to join the adventure: https://bit.ly/4riP2pi

🏈 One football game. Two exchange students. One incredible host family. 💙 Antonia from Germany and Giulia from Italy may...
06/05/2026

🏈 One football game. Two exchange students. One incredible host family. 💙

Antonia from Germany and Giulia from Italy may have grown up countries apart, but thanks to their amazing host family, they are now host sisters sharing the American high school experience together.

As a double placement, these two girls are experiencing everything from Friday night lights and school spirit to everyday family life, creating friendships and memories that will last long after their exchange year ends.

Host families who welcome two students often discover something special: not only do the students learn from America, but they also learn from each other as well. Different cultures, different perspectives, and one shared adventure.

The result? Lifelong friendships, unforgettable experiences, and a home filled with even more laughter, learning, and connection. 🌎✨

Interested in hosting an exchange student with ETC?

📍 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4riP2pi

Some connections are simply meant to come full circle. 🌎💙 Two years ago, Carmen’s brother came to Eugene, Oregon as an e...
06/03/2026

Some connections are simply meant to come full circle. 🌎💙

Two years ago, Carmen’s brother came to Eugene, Oregon as an exchange student. Today, Carmen is creating memories of her own in the very same community — experiencing new adventures, friendships, and traditions while sharing her culture from Spain.

Exchange isn’t just about one student or one year. It creates lifelong connections between families, communities, and cultures that continue for generations.

Hosting an exchange student opens the door to unforgettable experiences, meaningful relationships, and a chance to see the world from a new perspective — all from your own home.

Interested in hosting or learning more about ETC?
📍 https://bit.ly/4riP2pi

Adventure looks different for every exchange student. 🌎✨ For these ETC exchange students, it meant spending the day toge...
06/01/2026

Adventure looks different for every exchange student. 🌎✨

For these ETC exchange students, it meant spending the day together at Universal Studios Hollywood, building friendships, sharing cultures, and creating memories they’ll never forget. From Germany to Spain, Italy to beyond, our students bring the world a little closer to home.

When you host an exchange student, you’re not just offering a place to stay , you’re opening your heart to new traditions, perspectives, and lifelong connections. The impact lasts far beyond one school year for both students and host families alike.

Want to make a global difference right from your own community?
Host an exchange student or join the ETC team today!

📍 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4riP2pi


One cooking class. One Route 66 adventure. One ordinary moment that becomes a lifelong memory. 🌎✨Hosting an exchange stu...
05/29/2026

One cooking class. One Route 66 adventure. One ordinary moment that becomes a lifelong memory. 🌎✨

Hosting an exchange student is about so much more than providing a place to stay. It’s sharing experiences, discovering new perspectives, and building connections that stay with your family long after the school year ends.

From exploring iconic American landmarks to trying new foods together, these everyday moments often become the memories students and host families cherish forever.

Open your home. Share your culture. Change a life — including your own. 💙

Learn how hosting works: https://bit.ly/host-a-student



05/28/2026

Meet Natasya from Thailand and hear why she’s glad she chose to become an exchange student with ETC!

Think back to the first day of school. New faces. New routines. A lot of unknowns. Now there are friendships that feel l...
05/27/2026

Think back to the first day of school. New faces. New routines. A lot of unknowns.

Now there are friendships that feel like family, shared experiences, and vacation memories that our students will take home with them forever. 💕

An exchange year does not end when a student leaves. It expands into a lifelong international connection. Open your heart and home. Hosting is a wonderful experience that your family won’t regret! ❤️🌍

Learn how hosting works: https://edutrav.org/become-a-host-family-host-an-exchange-student/host-family-interest-form/

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