AYUSA || Global Youth Exchange

AYUSA is a non-profit, high school foreign exchange program. This year, we will welcome over 1600 teenagers from over 60 countries worldwide. They are all 15-18 years old. Our students arrive on program with their own spending money and health insurance. The cost to host families is minimal, as families provide food on the table and either a shared or private bedroom. Most of our students are here for the full academic year, although we also offer a semester program. All of our students are fully-screened and interviewed, and have worked hard for the opportunity to study here and live with an American host family. We have a local representative in the area to help families throughout the hosting process and support them during the time that the student is at their home.

This is a wonderful way to bridge international gaps and promote global understanding and compassion. Also, by hosting an exchange student, your school and family will be exposed to a new culture and country. Thank you for your interest in this rewarding opportunity for you and your family!

The following student is attending St. Francis High School and is seeking great, loving and caring Host Family.

Sung-Yeol, "Isaac", is from Korea and is 15 years old. He is in the 11th grade and his GPA=B-. He would like to become a politician in the future. Isaac plays the violin and is interested in history and soccer. Sung-Yeol describes himself as responsible, cheerful, independent, friendly and active. He welcomes challenges and is eager to continually learn and improve his skills. He takes on leadership roles with ease and completes tasks with enthusiasm.

Please contact your local representative, Aumomaleahh Omar-Livingstone at 502/445-7791 or Isaac's current host mother, Leslie @ 502/432-8202. Families can also visit the website at www.ayusa.org.