By Opening Your Home to an Exchange Student Expand Your Family’s Horizons
Develop Understanding
Hosting an exchange student in your home may not be something you’ve considered before, but there are many reasons why adding an international member to your family is great for everyone involved.
uncommon for host families and students to keep in touch for years after they’ve parted ways. Having friends in different parts of the world is also convenient when it comes to travel — you might get lucky enough to have a nice place to stay when you’re in their neck of the woods! It’s not just your family that will reap the benefits of opening your home to an exchange student; the student has much to gain as well. They’ll immerse themselves in your culture and get to see how your community lives harmoniously together. You’ll play an important role in showing them what life is like in your backyard while gleaning important perspectives on what life is like in theirs. Broaden Horizons
One of the most valuable traits we can learn is to be understanding of others. Learning about other countries and cultures offers an opportunity to be more receptive to the idea that, no matter how far apart people live or how much the languages we speak differ, at our core, we have a lot in common. Navigating life with this open mindset has far-reaching value that your entire family will benefit from.
Cultivate Friendship
Welcoming a new member into your home paves the way for new friendships to blossom. Even though the duration may often feel short, the friendships developed during an exchange are strong, and it’s not
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Refer a Friend and Win a FitBit Versa!
The holidays are over, and it’s time to put away the sweets, get back to the gym, and make our health a priority again. But the question is this: What’s the best way to do that? A brief online search reveals a lot of articles with people boasting about what worked for them. This year, don’t take one-size-fits-all health advice. Learn what works best for you! To help our patients take control of their health, we’re giving away a brand new FitBit Versa. Celebrated for its innovative, easy-to-use software, the FitBit Versa can help build healthy eating habits, create exercise accountability, and teach you how to make the best health choices for your body. Make
2020 the year you really keep those New Year’s resolutions!
How can I win?
Enter to win your new FitBit by helping your friends and family improve their oral health! Any time a new patient gives your name at their first appointment, you’ll be entered to win the grand prize. The more people you refer, the more entries you’ll get, and the better your chances are of winning!
Make your health a priority and help your friends and family do the same!
Winner will be drawn on Thursday, April 30.
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