For host families, the key to this journey is to take time to learn about your student’s family, culture, and language. Ask them to share a favorite dish, or teach you key expressions in their native language. Make an effort to invest in their culture as they are ours.

Beyond the thrill of becoming an international student is the need for care and support while away from one’s home country. At GSA we know that students who apply to high school abroad are capable, independent, and motivated to succeed