Each year NorthWest Student Exchange recruits host families to welcome the next year of exchange students.
Open your door to international friendships that last a lifetime
Contribute to greater mutual understanding and respect among nations
Help a student improve their skills in English – an extremely valuable skill!
Give a young person the opportunity to learn about American culture as a member of your family and community
Allow other members in your community to learn about another country and enjoy an international friendship
"I was 17 years old when I decided to study abroad in high school. This decision has helped me grow not only in my personal life, but in my professional life. This exchange has brought to me great job opportunities thanks to the preparation and experiences I have been through. This exchange helped me become a more independent person and mature in different aspects, and on the other hand helped me appreciate my life more. I'm currently in my last semester of college and working in Mexico, where every day I am in contact with people from all around the world speaking English, and my exchange helped me master the language and be able to speak it without any problems." - Diego Andrés Martínez Treviño (Mexico, 2011-12)
(Register here: https://www.nwse.com/host-an-exchange-student/registration/)
What is involved?
Most host families are busy people who want to include their exchange students into their daily life. They treat their student as they would treat their own child. Hosts generally provide their student with a bed, meals, a quiet place to study, assistance with transportation, and a safe and caring family environment.
Host family activities usually include cross-cultural activities that help students grow closer to their host family members, better understand and adjust to their host culture, make great friends and enjoy successful exchange programs.
Examples of some host families profiles may include families with children, single parents, single adults, “empty nesters”, etc.
Exchange students are expected to participate in their host family’s daily life and activities and follow host family rules. They attend the local high school and take part in extracurricular activities together with their classmates. All school-related and personal expenses are covered by the students themselves.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the NWSE family! Register as a host family here: https://www.nwse.com/host-an-exchange-student/registration/