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Welcome to the Global Youth Ambassadors Exchange Program!

Inviting an exchange student into your home is an incredible gift, not only to them but to your entire family as well.

You’re offering the student more than just a place to stay; you’re opening a window into the daily life, customs, and culture of a new community.

This yearlong program is an exciting, challenging, and life-changing opportunity for a young person.

Thank you for making this extraordinary experience possible.

As you prepare to greet your Youth Ambassador, keep in mind that they will likely be feeling everything from excitement and curiosity to homesickness and culture shock.

We encourage you to use the first few weeks of this program to truly bond with your Youth Ambassador, getting to know the promising young adult you’ve invited into your home, not as a guest but as a new member of your family.

—From The Global Youth Ambassadors Handbook,