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Welcome to the Northeast Iowa Region Renee Gingery - Developing Area Administrator E-mail: culturalhost4life@yahoo.com |
ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM
By volunteering to open your home and heart to the world's young people, you are donating to them an uncommon gift: an offer of friendship, a willingness to share yourself and your way of life, and a genuine interest in learning about other cultures and customs. CHI host families are special people of extraordinary goodwill and generosity of spirit. Most important of all, they are willing to make a difference in their own family, their community, their country and ultimately the world. For more information about hosting an international student contact Area Adminstator Renee Gingery at culturalhost4life@yahoo.com.
Area high schools participating in the Academic Year Program are:
- Kennedy High School - Cedar Rapids
- Waverly-Shell Rock High School - Waverly
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Team Building Activities during orientation
Host Families of the past and present
Are you the typical busy American family? If so, you are exactly the type of family that foreign exchange students are looking for. Have you ever thought what it would be like to share your home with someone from a foreign country? Cultural Homestay International is looking for host families for the academic school year. Students from all over the world come to the United States with the dream of experiencing the everyday American life. Students have their own insurance, spending money and stay from 5-10 months. You simply provide room and board and your everyday American life. This experience can be a rewarding experience and the beginning of a lifetime friendship.