WHY HOST?
In another country, a teenager is waiting,
wondering which family will open up a world
of possibilities. If your family is open to new and
enriching experiences – willing to provide guidance,
love and support to a young person embarking on a
journey of self-discovery – hosting a YFU student is for
you! This is a chance to share your story, your traditions
and your customs while learning about others.
We believe cultural exchange reinforces our common
humanity by underscoring that people everywhere
experience the same emotions, joys and challenges.
YFU offers you the journey of a lifetime, an adventure
allowing you to discover the best in yourself and your
family, forge lifelong connections and change the way
you see the world.
5 GREAT REASONS TO HOST
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Experience a new and exciting family dynamic. You’ll see the world up close—without leaving home. You’ll start a
lifelong relationship with your new son or daughter, that won’t end when the exchange does. Members of your family
will feel closer to each other through sharing your daily lives with a YFU student. If you have children, they’ll gain
a broader perspective on the world, learning more about geography, communication and international cultures. If
your children are young, they’ll probably love having a big brother or sister from another country. Most of all, you’ll
all have a lot of fun!
See your community through fresh eyes. When you share your community with a YFU student, you’ll find yourself
exploring your local surroundings through different eyes. Even a simple trip to the grocery store may become a
favorite memory as you experience grocery shopping with your new exchange student.
Discover the best in your family. Hosting better connects your family to the world in which we live. It brings
culture and a sense of adventure to your children, while teaching valuable lessons about acceptance and global
unity.
YFU welcomes all types of families. Host families have many different faces and backgrounds. It doesn’t matter
if you have children or not, whether you’re single, an empty nester or are a same sex couple; anyone can be a host
family, so long as you’re open to new experiences and ready to provide guidance, love and support to a student
looking to further themselves.
A commitment to intercultural understanding. In today’s world, the principles of youth exchange hold as much
relevance as ever. At YFU, we believe it is within local communities we will make a global impact and a more
peaceful world. By hosting each others’ children, we come to understand our similarities are greater than our
differences. YFU has remained a trusted leader of intercultural exchange programs for more than 60 years because
of our commitment to safety, reputation for quality and exceptional support services.
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