Seeking Host Families

Alamosa CO

Description

International Student Exchange (ISE), a non-profit organization, is looking for volunteer families to host international high school students in the coming school year (2021/22). Host families can expect to gain a new family member, experience a new culture, create lifelong friendships, and make a positive impact locally and globally. The international exchange students are between the ages of 15 and 18 and come from countries such as Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Thailand, Brazil, Italy, Norway, and many other countries. The CEO of International Student Exchange says, “The exchange program focuses on bringing the people of the world closer together while educating the leaders of tomorrow through student exchange.” ISE has many students wait for host families to welcome them into their homes. Here are two ISE Students that are seeking Host families for the 2021/22 school year… Elina From Russia. Elina is a Studious, Joyful, Sweet, and Enthusiastic young Lady who Loves her family, Learning, Gymnastics, and Dancing. Elina has a huge desire to visit the United States through a foreign exchange program. So much so, she has studied the English language for 9 years and has received extra English tutoring for the past 5 years. Elina is very enthusiastic about learning about American culture while teaching her host family and others about her Culture. Din Din from Taiwan. Din Din is an Adaptable, Independent, Optimistic young man who loves his family, playing & listening to music, playing basketball & American football, Drawing & Painting, and Travel. Din Din has always wanted to step out of his comfort zone and see the world through a Foreign Exchange program and believes that he would benefit from the program in many ways. Din Din is extremely excited to learning about American culture while teaching his host family and others about his Culture. For questions or information about becoming a host family, please contact the local San Luis Valley Area Representative, Kenneth Waudby, at or visit the International Student Exchange website at www.iseusa.org.