ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with area high schools, is looking for local families to host boys and girls ages 15 to 18 for the next academic year. Students from all over the world – places like Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, and Ukraine, to name a few – are excited to study in the USA; all they need is a host family.
Loving and caring host families are the cornerstone of ASSE and vital to its mission of bridging the gap between people, cultures, and nations. During this time of social distancing, ASSE is looking forward to opportunities to bring humanity back together.
Preparations are well underway for the 2021-22 program year and the arrival of students this autumn. ASSE students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English and experience American culture – food, sports, shopping, and more. They also love to share their own culture with their host families – who welcome them not as guests, but as family members – giving both the students and families a rich cultural experience.
In addition, ASSE students have pocket money for personal expenses, along with health, accident, and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected for participation based on academics and good citizenship. Host families can choose their students from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries, and personal interests.
ASSE’s top concern is the health of its host families, host communities, and exchange students. As the U.S. and many other countries continue to live under temporary stay-at-home orders, students will not travel unless it is considered safe to do so by the U.S. and foreign governmental agencies entrusted with public health and safety.
To become a host family, or to find out how to become involved with ASSE, call 1-800-677-2773 or go to www.host.asse.com to begin a host family application.
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