United Studies’ Blog: Stories and Tips from Exchange Students

Host mom Debbie became interested in the idea of hosting an exchange student after seeing a post on Facebook and she has found it to be a once in a lifetime experience for their family – and for their exchange student!

Meet Sue Beers, our Local Coordinator for the month of May!

WHY? People often ask me that ….. why would I welcome a stranger into my home ….why would I want to be responsible for another “small human”…..and the answer is pretty simple …the rewards far outweigh the risks ……I watch them grow and mature…..I learn about other cultures and teach them about mine …..I have “family” in other countries …..my heart is full!

Sometimes life is what happens when you are busy making other plans. It’s often the things we take a chance on that change our lives the most. Host Dad Peter never anticipated hosting an exchange student, let alone eight over the years, but saying “yes” to hosting that first exchange student made an impact on him more than he could have imagined.

For host mom Stephanie, it’s watching her children bond with their exchange siblings in simple ways that makes hosting exchange students so rewarding.

Today we are shining the spotlight on the Schuup’s! These two have opened their home to almost two dozen exchange students over the years and are sharing with us their experiences hosting – sometimes two! – exchange students.

Danielle’s journey with United Studies started as a host mom, but her passion for student exchange led her to working full time with United Studies.

Meet Heather Weir, our Local Coordinator for the month of June!

Meet Ludo, our United Studies Student of the Week!

Meet Elene, our United Studies Alumni Spotlight for the month of May!