Exchange Students

Jovanna is a 15 year old girl from Mexico. She says,  “Hello!! My name is Jovanna, I’m 15 years old. I'm cheerful, patient, sociable and very funny. I live with my two parents and I have a younger sister and a older brother. I practice Muay Thai but I also was in my state gymnastic team and the national dance team. I love camping, visit the beach, go out with my friends and go to the movies because is one of my favorite places. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, specialy on holidays as Christmas and New Year. I have a clear understanding that it is important to be helpful in the home. At school, I do community service. It consist in visiting a low income community and play with the kids and read them stories. For Christmas we give them toys and sing Christmas carols. I want to be an exchange student because I want to try new ways to study, a new education system and meet new people and places. This experience to study abroad its going to be a one time opportunity and I’m sure I will take the advantage of it. Thank you for choosing me and let me be part of your family. See you soon!!”

As far as expectations of the program:  

Our Host Families:

•               Accept a student into their home as a part of their family for one or two semesters 

•               Provide a bed and room (student can share a room with a host sibling of the same gender within 4 years of age)

•               Share 3 meals a day (if students choose to purchase school lunches it is their responsibility) 

•               Claim a $50 per month deduction on federal income taxes 

•               Benefit from a discount on our study abroad programs of $1000 for your high school and college aged student/s

•               Receive local and regional support 24/7 from well-trained staff and volunteers 

Our CIEE Students are:

•               Between the ages of 15 and 18 (Grades 10-12)

•               Well screened and thoroughly tested for adjustability

•               Proficient in English – completed 3+ years of English classes

•               Have access to their own spending money 

•               Have health insurance coverage through CIEE 

•               Eager to experience the U.S. and meet their new host family

Here is the link to our online application, if you are ready to take the first step, www.ciee.org/host .   Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  

Kind Regards, 

MAGGIE COOK  //  CIEE

Regional Director

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284 E. Center St., Kaysville, UT 84037

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