A nonprofit says 40 students are waiting to be matched with host families, with a deadline fast approaching. One North Texas family shares their positive…
The nonprofit Education, Travel, & Culture says 40 students are waiting to be matched with host families, with a deadline fast approachingThe Casey family in Sachse grows a little bigger every year. That's because this is the 4th year they've hosted a foreign exchange student.
"It just extends our family," Mandy and Keith Casey said."Our oldest is the reason that we got into this in the first place.
"Everything is big," Galje said of her first impressions of Texas."I'm really excited about the football games."The nonprofit Education, Travel, & Culture helps place exchange students with host families. This year, there are still 40 students waiting to be matched. "This year it's been especially hard. I think inflation, people are just kinda scared of what's happening in our country," Education, Travel, & Culture Assistant Field Manager Chelsea Tresp said."They go back and tell their friends and family, 'Hey Texas is amazing! I loved being in Texas. It was one of the best experiences of my life!'""I think if people see more of the world, they understand it," Galje said.
The State Department sets the deadline for host family assignments and student visas, which is this Saturday, August 31. For more information about
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