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Advice and Resources from crossroads international
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30,000
Approximate number of foreign exchange students in the U.S. each year
13–18
Age of most foreign exchange students
8,000
Number of foreign exchange students from Germany
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Host Families
All types of families
All types of communities
No special requirements
Host families range in size and location—anything can work as long as you welcome your student in your daily life and events.
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Exchange Students
Come from more than 90 countries
Role models and leaders
Highly motivated to lern abroad
Speak English
Exchange students come from all around the world
Students come from all over the world but must demonstrate academic success and motivation to attend school in the U.S.
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Make Connections
Choose a student whose interests match those of your family.
Learn about your student’s country.
Ask for advice from other host families.
Be prepared for an unforgettable experience.
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In Their Own Words
“Padma gave us new eyes to see the world.”
“Exchange programs make the world a smaller place.”
“We have so much fun with Dieter…he’s such a great kid and we’re glad he’s here every day.”
“Hannah built a relationship with our family that I wouldn’t trade for anything.”
“We decided to host our first student when our kids were in high school. Now I wish we had started sooner.”
Resources
Read stories
Get started
The U.S. Department of State website provides resources about exchange programs.
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