@rizipili: You’re so excited to host an exchange student! And I’m so excited for you! Yaaay! But here’s the step that’s shrouded in mystery and stops many inquiries cold: The host family applications. What will they ask? And who does this random agency think they are to ask you so many intrusive questions?? They’re the safety net for this random teenager who’s going to be in a random home with random people. And this information is going to make everything feel a lot less random and a lot more safe. The basics you’ll be asked to provide: 1. Information for everyone in the home and a sign off for a background check for anyone 18+ 2. Information on the home, bedrooms, bathrooms, who sleeps where 3. Information on the local school and community 4. Information on your lifestyle. Religion, your average week, and maybe most importantly, WHY you want to host! A few references and you’re off to the races! These aren’t questions just designed by nosy people. They’re making sure your home and family fulfill a LOT of requirements handed down by the Department of State. And just because YOU are a delightful repeat host whose LC is welcome to walk in unannounced whenever … doesn’t mean everyone is. If the same scrutiny is used for each family, students are so much safer. I’m excited to have you with me!

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