Visiting students, ages 15-18, from around the world including Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand
are seeking host families in and around Bowling Green for the upcoming 2014-2015 academic school year.
Host families are needed for the fall semester and full school year.
Host families (traditional families, singles, empty nesters, etc.) serve as mentors and a home base for
their student. Visiting students participate as active members of the family and integrate into their
host’s daily routines and traditions just like any other family member. Hosting an international student
is a great way to explore a new culture and promote a sense of lifelong learning and adventure.
"Every year our region plays host to hundreds of talented, top-of-their-class students with the
lifelong dream of studying in America," reports Emily Rolin, International Experience-USA’s area
director.
iE-USA, the sponsoring program, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education and
understanding through intercultural and academic exchange. iE-USA is certified by the Council on
Standards for International Educational Travel and strictly adheres to all U.S. Department of State
Student Exchange Program regulations and guidelines.
Exchange student participants undergo an extensive application and orientation process in their home
country prior to being accepted into iE-USA’s program. Each student is responsible for his/her own
spending money and full health insurance coverage.
To learn more, contact Ohio representative Joe Bissell at [email protected] or call
517-388-8948.
Host families may review prospective student profiles online at iE-USA.org.
Families interested in hosting this year must apply by Aug. 15.