SHARE! sends evaluations to our participating students, host families and high schools both early in the program and then just prior to the end. The responses we’ve received both warm our hearts and provide insight to make improvements for the future.
We are pleased to SHARE! some recent responses to warm your hearts as well.
Host Families – Please describe the most satisfying aspect of hosting an exchange student
We love being able to pour our love into a teenager from another culture.
Learning about different cultures. It was good for my kids and our student to make sacrifices for each other. It was like having another sibling. Great experience.
We have another daughter. We will for the rest of our lives. I cannot describe how much fuller our hearts are because of this process.
There are so many wonderful aspects, but the ones that are most satisfying are the ability to make a positive American impact and create fun and lasting memories!
Students - Describe some experiences that you will remember the most.
I think the first time that I met my new family. They change my experience, literally. And all the moments that we spent together; each one is a memory that I will bring with me forever.
One of my favorite experiences was marching band. Here I learned what it means to be part of a team that cares about what they are doing and that supports each other.
I would never forget my first times, my first football game, my first soccer game with my team, the trips I did, prom, homecoming. There are many experiences that I would never forget, and I am very thankful of having had the opportunity of living.
Prom was amazing: Spending time with my friends, all in gorgeous outfits, dancing, having fun. I also went to a Musical in Philadelphia with my host family which was really amazing and kind of blew my mind because I was stunned at how the actors could sing and dance that well at the same time.
High Schools – Additional Comments
We very much enjoyed having her be a part of our high school. She made friends easily and was involved in many of our student organizations.
He was a fantastic exchange student, and he will be missed.
Awesome young lady! Enjoyed having her here.
She was a terrific student. She was very pleasant and always had a smile. I truly wish the best for her; she will be great no matter where she lands one day.