Host Families
In
a nutshell, hosting is inviting a foreign teen between the ages of
15 and 18 to become a part of your family for either an academic
year or a single semester. Our student, your new family
member, IS NOT A GUEST. They become an intricate part of your
family and your day to day lives. If you have children of your
own, your student should be treated just as you treat your own son
or daughter. They expect to be given chores such as taking out the
garbage, helping to clean up the kitchen after a meal, washing the
car, etc. No different than your own children's chores.
Our students all speak English. All our students carry full
medical insurance. Lastly, but most importantly, all our
students are on program because they want to experience life with an
American host family and attend an American high school. Each
student is carefully screened to assure that he or she is prepared
to become an exchange student. Your student will attend your
local high school.
Hosting a student is the best way to experience a different culture without leaving the comfort of your own home. It is a great way to make a lifelong friend and learn about another country at the same time. Don't just take our word for it, listen to what these people have to say about their hosting experience:
"I have had so much fun with our exchange student, Joseph. He's like a brother to me. After he left, I got to visit him in France and had a blast. I am so glad we hosted him." - Michael
"Philip is such a good kid. He's always cracking jokes. The kids love him; hosting him was one of the best decisions we have ever made." - Rich and Pam
If you are interested in hosting a student, call Diane Confer at 763-553-1604, or email her at info@rotaryexchangemn.com.
If you are a host family of a current inbound student, please click here.