Encouraging Student Success
October 22, 2026As the semester moves forward, international students may be balancing schoolwork, preparing for exams, writing college essays, and getting ready for the holidays. For senior students, this season…
Category: Hosts
Making the Most of Hosting in Fall
September 25, 2026Fall is a wonderful time to make memories and check-in with your international student! As the leaves change and the weather cools, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the season together and…
The Best Parts of Hosting
August 27, 2026As you welcome your exchange student into your home, take a moment to celebrate and prayerfully consider the impact your family is making. Whether you are just getting to know a new student or you…
Preparing for Student Arrival
July 30, 2026Preparing for Your Incoming Exchange Student Your exchange student's arrival is just around the corner! As you get ready to welcome them into your home, remember that perfection is not the goal. It…
Heartfelt Gratitude
November 10, 2025As we reflect on this season of gratitude, one thing stands out above all else — our incredible host families! You generously open your hearts and homes to welcome our students, and we want to…
Supporting Your Senior Student
October 3, 2025Are you hosting a student in their senior year? As we all can remember, senior year is a mixed bag of emotions and experiences. It encompasses trying to be present, while…
Get Ready for Student Arrival!
August 8, 2025It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and your international student’s arrival is right around the corner. In order to help you prepare for this amazing adventure, here are 5…
Celebrating Our Host Mothers!
May 8, 2025This weekend is Mother’s Day, and we want to take a moment to celebrate our host mothers! Our host mothers play an incredibly important role in the lives of our students. They provide much…
Daily Encouragement
March 7, 2025Do you need encouragement? AHLI is here to help with special guest contributors, Brian and Cheryl Martin. They are current host parents to AHLI students. Graciously, Cheryl agreed to do a phone…
Winter Fun!
February 7, 2025Winter is here! For many of us, the weather has been colder with more snow than usual. Surprisingly, ice and snow storms reached Florida and Texas! My family has enjoyed playing in the snow,…
