True to the nature of exchange, both students and host families reap the benefits that come with cultural exchanges. It's fun, it's rewarding, and you learn as much about yourself as you do about the world.

Although students come for just a few weeks at a time, many stay in touch with their host families for years after their trip. Sometimes students may return to visit, or host families go to their student's home to experience the other side of the exchange. Whether you see each other again in person or just stay in touch through social media, hosting can be the beginning of a life-long relationship that spans countries and continents. 

"We've hosted several exchange students in the past. My kids enjoy 'expanding' our family and having interaction with a variety of cultures without having to leave their own home. I think the experience gives them broader perspective of other cultures, the similarities of all people and piques their interest even more about the possibilities in the world that they live in."

"We have only one son at home, hosting gives him the opportunity to have a companion around all the time. Empathy, sharing, friendship, tolerance, respect—all those! Also, not only did our exchange student learn about our culture, but our son improved his French and learned about that culture."

"[My kids] learned about other cultures and foods and family customs. They enjoyed having a guest. We all enjoyed having a reason to be a tourist in our own town and seeing our city through the eyes of a visitor."

• We love homestays! With students, as teachers, and in our own host families, we truly believe that homestays are best! We are dedicated to facilitating a meaningful experience for hosts and students.

• We have first-hand experience traveling and living with host families. Our staff members have all lived with host families abroad and understand the joys and challenges of homestays. We are ready to support you in your cross-cultural adventure.

• Andégo staff have personally visited each of our partner schools and organizations, and we work directly with these partners to coordinate each program.

• You will never be a number. Our programs are small and our service is personal.  We are local and directly in touch with you!  We are proud of the personalized service and strong support we give our participants (and their parents, too!)