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Why Host An ASSIST Scholar

What Our Host Families Say

Past host families marvel at the long-lasting impact their Scholars have, including greater global perspective, invigorating conversations, seeing their own home and culture with fresh eyes, and even bringing them closer together as a family.

What Our Hosted Students Say

an international student on scholarship through ASSIST with their host family over the holiday season.

Anne

ASSIST Country: Germany

Webb School

“During the holidays I was always hosted by nice families!” says Anne.

The scholar from Webb School states, “I found so many new friends.”

An ASSIST Scholar from Germany enjoyed her time with her host family in the United States

Sophie

ASSIST Country: Germany

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

“From the very first moment, I’ve felt super welcome in my host family. My host sister and I have become extremely close.

On Thanksgiving, in the morning, we all ran a 5k race following a tradition called the “Turkey Trot” which I had never heard of before.

Sharing traditional food from my own culture with my host family was a great way to give back”