Expand Your Family’s Horizons
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By Opening Your Home to an Exchange Student
“VanMeveren Law Group is amazing. Jolene was the lead attorney who represented me. Jolene called every week to see how I was doing and actually cared and talked not just about my case, but also anything that I or my family was going through. She never gave up and fought for me even when I was ready to give up. Then there was Jenny — what can I say? She is bright and fun to talk with. She sat in on my mediation and helped me and my wife get through it and come out with a happy smile. Bryan is one amazing lawyer, and I was pleased and surprised at the end when he met with me to finalize some papers. He gave me a book that really touched my heart and gave me a new look at life. This law firm treats you like family and actually cares. I highly
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. Develop Understanding 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 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! Broaden Horizons 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.
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