For the Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Visiting students, ages 15-18, from around the world, including Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Thailand, are seeking host families in and around Kent for the upcoming 2014-2015 academic school year.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Host families are needed for the fall semester and full school year.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Host families (traditional families, singles, empty nesters, etc.) serve as mentors and a home base for their student. Visiting students participate as active members of the family and integrate into their host’s daily routines and traditions just like any other family member.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n iE-USA, the sponsoring program, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting education and understanding through intercultural and academic exchange. iE-USA is certified by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel and strictly adheres to U.S. Department of State Student Exchange Program regulations and guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Exchange student participants undergo an extensive application and orientation process in their home country prior to being accepted into iE-USA’s program. Each student is responsible for his\/her own spending money and full health insurance coverage.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n To learn more, contact Kent representative Dawn Green at d.green@international-experience.net, 208-447-8118.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n