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Top 4 Reasons to Host an Exchange Student
Hosting an Exchange Student is an opportunity of a lifetime for both you and the student. There are countless reasons why our host families continue to host year after year, but here are the top 4
You'll learn about a different culture
You and your family will gain a new perspective and understanding of other cultures and your children will increase their cultural awareness.
You'll get to be your hometown tourist
You'll see your neighborhood in a whole new light and might even learn something new about your own city.
You'll gain a friend for life
Our students and volunteer host families remain friends for years and even travel to the students home country to visit!
You'll have fun!
This is a win-win situation. It is fun getting to know someone new and it's fun to watch your children flourish in a new situation.
Our Students
15-18 years old
Speak English
Attend your local high school
Arrive with their own spending money and insurance
Need YOU to help make their dreams come true!
You can broaden your family's horizons and make a big difference in the life of a young person who is courageous enough to leave family and friends for ten months to live with an unknown family in a strange land. Won't you please open your heart and your home to one of these young friendship ambassadors?
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About Education Travel & Culture
Location:
1029 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR 97205, US
Mission Statement
Education Travel & Culture (ETC) is a top-rated non-profit [501(c)(3)] educational exchange organization. Our purpose is to promote international understanding and goodwill by providing high quality educational and cultural exchange programs in the United States and abroad.
Description
ETC provides inbound program opportunities for high school students throughout the world to study in an American high school and live with an American family. ETC's outbound program offers students the chance to study and live in a foreign country. Education Travel & Culture is a unique, personalized organization whose first goal is to provide exceptional support for both students and host families through a network of local coordinators and dedicated office staff.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1029 SW Washington StreetLittleton, CO 80120
DATE POSTED
August 26, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Hospitality
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25