Make dreams come true for a young leader!
Consider hosting a U.S. Department of State-sponsored high school exchange student! These students have been selected for the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program and offered scholarships to attend Barrie School (13500 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD). Could you help welcome one of these students to DC or MD this August?
Hosting is a great opportunity for any kind of family: large/small, with/without children, young/old. Students require a safe environment, bed (can share a room with another teen), and three meals/day. Students have medical insurance, a $200 monthly stipend, and support from American Councils.
• 15 year old Omri from Israel is passionate about music – particularly classical and jazz – and loves collecting records. Omri enjoys playing soccer, chess, and table tennis with his friends. In the US, Omri hopes to join band and debate club, celebrate Thanksgiving and Halloween, and go to a jazz concert. He is excited to make new friends!
• Ariba from Pakistan is “an enthusiastic person who loves to do adventurous things!” Ariba loves animals, sports, and cooking with her family. During her exchange year, Ariba can’t wait to meet people from different cultures and hopes to join school clubs (perhaps drama, swimming and chess).
• Ali from Gaza Strip can’t wait to jump into American life! Ali enjoys going on picnics with his parents, watching movies, and playing basketball with his friends. Ali is open to new activities during his exchange year, but above all, he’s committed to “making my host family proud!”
