Host Families Needed in DeKalb TX

Dear Friends,

I have been involved with foreign exchange students now for 10 years, and I’ve learned that the world can be made better through this experience. Until a family has had the experience, they cannot imagine how rewarding it is to bring the world into your own home and to see the bond being created between a host family and a teenager from another part of the world. Having these students in our homes help us gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and learn skills needed to live in our culturally diverse world.

By having these students live with our families, we break down the barriers that divide people, not only across international borders, but also within our own community. It’s a great opportunity to experience another country’s culture without leaving our own home. The rewards a family can reap are unlimited.

I urge everyone to consider the possibility of volunteering to host an exchange student. The non-profit company I work with is CIEE (Council on International Education Exchange).

Our students arrive in August for the Fall semester and need to be placed in homes within the next couple weeks in order to qualify for their visa interview. CIEE students have their own money for school lunches, clothing and other personal needs.  They also have medical insurance.  f you have specific country you are interested in or language you are interested in let me know and I would be happy to connect you with the CIEE coordinator in your area.  Please check out the host family website for more information and feel free to apply online for 2009 as well. http://www.ciee.org/hs/host/

Texas Regional Director, Sam Beauchamp, 1-866-219-3433