Exchange students bring unique cultural perspectives provide the opportunity for host families and communities to learn about another culture, share food, holidays and traditions, and build bonds that will last a lifetime. Here’s one high school student’s experience traveling from Ghana to live with an American host family. TUNE IN! ⬇ Become a host family today through the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program: hosting.state.gov. | Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State

26 reactions | Host families shed light on how exchange students bring cultural diversity and influence into their homes, communities, and schools. Listen as Wakeso Peterson, an Athletic Director at Scott High School in Toledo, OH, speaks about how hosting an exchange student through the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program changed his family’s life. Become a host family today! Visit https://ow.ly/b9fv50PGonQ to learn more. | Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State | Facebook

37K views · 236 reactions | This Texan host dad has hosted 47(!) exchange students in his home. On Facebook Live, Mr. Jones and his exchange students shared advice for future exchange students and host families. Watch the full discussion and see how hosting can make a difference: bit.ly/FBliveTX | Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State | Facebook