Way back in August 2025, Meghan officially began her journey as a host mom when exchange student, Blanka, arrived in Pennsylvania, coming all the way…
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By Jennifer Seaton, Greenheart Host Family “Have you ever thought about cultural exchange?” It was the question our local coordinator, Wilma Fast, asked as we…
By Faith Morse, Greenheart Regional Director & Host Mom After having hosted off and on for 16 years, you’d think I pretty much know everything—I’d…
By Faith Morse, Greenheart Regional Director & Host Mom This year I am hosting two exchange students, girls, one from Italy and one from the…
By Julie Zehner, Greenheart Regional Director & Host Mom Hi! Let me introduce myself. My name is Julie, and I’m married to an amazing guy…
There are many benefits to hosting an exchange student —cultural immersion, educational opportunities, the creation of lifelong connections, and so much more! It is also…
Last week, in our blog post Life of a First-Time Host Mom—Part 4: Sports & Community, Meghan shared an exciting new chapter in her experience as…
In our last blog post, Life of a First-Time Host Mom – Part 3: Getting Familiar!, Meghan shared all the details of her exchange student,…
In the previous blog post Life of a First-Time Host Mom – Part 2: She’s Here! Meghan shared the details of Blanka’s exciting arrival to the United…
By: Joy Chang, Taiwan “Even after 17 years, whenever I think back to my high school exchange year, I can’t help but smile from my…