Activities and Tips

If you are looking for activities to do with your host family or exchange student, you've come to the right place! You will also find tips and advice for both families and students for throughout the program.

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Goodbye Gifts for Foreign Exchange Students: Ideas + Tips

Discover our favorite goodbye gifts for foreign exchange students and how to say farewell, plus tips to stay connected after your AYUSA student returns home.

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How to Host a Foreign Exchange Student [For Non-Traditional Families]

Learn how to host a foreign exchange student with AYUSA. Our host families range from single adults to non-traditional families. All are welcome to apply!

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International Student Agency: Your Gateway to USA Study

Learn how foreign high school students can live with a host family, attend school, and explore U.S. culture with an international student agency like AYUSA.

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USA Student Trips: How High Schoolers Can Study in the U.S.!

Discover how high school students can study abroad in the U.S. with AYUSA! Learn about the benefits, how to apply, and making the most of USA student trips.

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Study Exchange Program [Resources for Host Families & Students]

Discover the benefits of high school study exchange programs with AYUSA. Learn how to become a host family or an exchange student and start your journey today!

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AYUSA: How to Join a Cultural Academic Student Exchange Program

Discover how AYUSA connects students, host families, communities, and schools through cultural academic student exchange programs, and learn how to get involved.

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Host Family USA: Find Opportunities to Host an International Student!

Discover the joys of being a host family in the USA with AYUSA! Learn the process, and support available to create a life-changing cultural exchange experience.

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Your Guide to the Best High School Study Abroad Programs in the U.S.

Explore the best high school study abroad programs in the U.S. with Ayusa. Learn how to apply, find scholarships, and make the most of your exchange year.

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Hosting a Vegetarian Exchange Student: Easy Meals & Tips

Hosting a vegetarian exchange student? Discover easy meal ideas, grocery tips, and ways to create a welcoming home through shared food and cultural exchange.

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Foreign Exchange Student Health Insurance

Learn about foreign exchange student health insurance and how AYUSA makes it easier for students and their U.S.-based host families to navigate health insurance.

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