Buna, Texas – August 2024 – Five international students will be starting the new school year in Southeast Texas and organizers from the International Student Exchange (ISE), a 501c3 nonprofit organization that facilitates exchange programs for students in the U.S. and abroad, is currently seeking volunteers in the area to host these students while they attend local high schools.
Alex Gutierrez Sorribas is one of the lucky students who got to make the trip this year, fresh off the plane from Spain he is eager to meet his classmates at Buna High School.
“I got to Texas two days ago, and I’ve already visited my new high school,” said Alex. “They were playing this volleyball game, and everyone wanted to meet me and everyone was so nice.”
This fall Alex is immersing himself in the American high school experience.
Amanda White works with ISE, and she is still hoping to place at least 25 more students in homes across Southeast Texas. She says the financial commitment is minimal.
Read more of Amanda and Alex’s recent interview with the local television station in Southeast Texas, “Foreign exchange students looking to find temporary home in Southeast Texas”.
We invite you to read more about hosting a foreign exchange student. If you have specific questions about hosting, check out our host family FAQ page. You can also read testimonials from our past and current host families. When you feel ready, complete our host family interest form and our area representative will get in touch with you.
You can also get involved by joining our team of Area Representatives! Help match host families and exchange students and bring the world closer together, while making a supplemental income.
