Cultural Exchange That’s Simple, Safe, and Personal
With over 40 years of experience and thousands of exchange visitors placed, you can trust United Studies to help with your exchange. We connect international talent and students with employers, host families, and schools. Ready for an immersive cultural experience with complete support? Apply today!
Want to host an exchange student but worried about funding their experience? Download our free guide to host family costs in 2026.
Ready to Find a Great Cultural Exchange Program?
Cultural exchange brings global perspectives into homes, schools, workplaces, and communities across the United States. When programs are structured well and supported by an experienced sponsor, they create meaningful opportunities for growth, connection, and collaboration.
United Studies helps U.S. families, employers, local coordinators, and international partners participate in exchange programs that are organized, well-managed, and thoughtfully designed. Every program is built to promote clear communication, strong placements, and long-term relationships that benefit everyone involved.
If you’re looking for cultural exchange with clear expectations, consistent communication, and support from start to finish, that is exactly what United Studies delivers.
United Studies Is The Exchange Partner for You
For over 40 years, United Studies has partnered with U.S. communities to create successful international exchange experiences. Our team:
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Issues the documentation required for visa interviews and placement processing
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Carefully reviews participant information before issuing required paperwork
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Matches participants thoughtfully with host families, employers, and schools
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Maintains consistent communication throughout the program
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Stays engaged before, during, and after each placement
We focus on strong alignment, steady communication, and professional oversight so that exchange programs feel seamless and rewarding for everyone involved.
With United Studies, cultural exchange is structured, collaborative, and built for long-term success.
Find Your Path to Cultural Exchange
Looking for a student, a job, a host family, or a partner? We can serve your needs. Pick the role that fits you best, and we’ll help you find great placements.
Exchange Visitors
Want to visit the U.S. and grow through cultural exchange? We help you find the right program, coordinate your visa, and support you while you are here.
Host Families
Bring the world to your home! Host families welcome an exchange visitor to the U.S. In return, they get a life changing cultural experience.
Local Coordinators
Love people and culture? Our local coordinators connect students and families, and help everyone in a cultural exchange thrive.
U.S. Employers & Camps
Does your business have a seasonal rush? Welcoming global participants not only handles the seasonal workload but also broadens the cultural horizons of your team. Plus, with United Studies, you’ll get help from a sponsor that stays involved and supports the whole process.
International Partners
Need a U.S. sponsor that is responsive and service driven? We welcome partner agencies worldwide and guide clear steps from inquiry to exchange visitor placement.
Want to host an exchange student but worried about funding their experience? Download our free guide to host family costs in 2026.
Explore Our International Exchange Programs
Ready to explore the U.S. as an exchange visitor? We have work and study abroad programs that fit every international exchange student’s dreams. Learn more about our complete culture and language immersion programs in the United States:
U.S. High School Immersion
Want to experience American high school? This immersive program is built around learning, family life, and culture.
U.S. Homestay Program
Our homestay programs help you live like a local and build language immersion through daily life. Lengths vary to fit your desired exchange timeline.
Summer Camp Program
Join a U.S. summer camp as a counselor or staff member for a fun, skill-building cultural immersion experience you won’t forget!
Work and Travel Program
Want to explore the U.S. but can’t just go on vacation? Our work and travel program let’s you grow your finances and travel the nation.
The Foreign Exchange Partner You Can Trust
United Studies has guided international exchange programs for over 40 years. As a U.S. Department of State designated sponsor, we bring deep experience, clear processes, and hands on care to every placement. Our team stays involved from start to finish, helping students, families, employers, and partners move forward with confidence.
Ready for Your Cultural Exchange?
Here’s How to Get Started
United Studies makes it simple, safe, and easy to experience real language immersion and cultural exchange programs. Whether you want to host an exchange student, visit the U.S., or hire international talent on a work visa, we guide you through the same steps:
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Apply
Every program starts with our quick application. We’ll review and see if you’re a good fit for our international student exchange programs.
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Approve Your Placement
Our programs place students with the right families and employers. We only move forward when we find a great match that fits everyone’s goals.
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Enjoy Cultural Exchange
Everyone receives a rewarding foreign immersion experience that’s backed by full support from our extensive local coordination team.
Want to host an exchange student but worried about funding their experience? Download our free guide to host family costs in 2026.
Stories From Our Student Exchange Programs
Students, host families, coordinators, and employers all rave about our education and cultural exchange programs. Read about it from our friends, communities, and successful placements:
The Complete Free Guide to Host Family Costs in 2026
Many families want to host foreign exchange students but worry about costs. They aren’t sure what’s expected of them and what their financial responsibilities will be. Our free guide to host family costs explains:
- Exactly what host families are responsible for
- What categories of expense host families can expect
- How you could get paid to host an exchange student
Ready to make your dream of bringing immersive cultural exchange from the world to your home a reality? Download our free guide today!
