ARISE

A Heartfelt Thank You 💙
Our Fall 2026 placement season was 100% success. Every student placed! ❤️🏠🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to our incredible host families and dedicated Area Representatives.

To our host families—thank you for opening your hearts and homes to exchange students from around the world. Your kindness, support, and commitment create life-changing experiences and lifelong connections.

To our Area Representatives—thank you for your hard work, dedication, and countless hours spent recruiting host families, sharing program information, making posts, conducting home visits, supporting students, and building strong local communities. Your passion and commitment make these cultural exchanges possible.

Together, you have made a lasting impact on the lives of our students and helped make our placement season a tremendous success. We couldn't do it without you!

Thank you for being part of the ARISE USA family. 🌎❤️🇺🇸

ARISE USA is seeking a host family for Donato, an exchange student from Brazil who is joining our program this January 2027 for 1 semester. Please spread the word about Donato to your family and friends. ❤️

Spain won the World Cup. Now let's help Spain win "Best Host Family Experience" too! 🇪🇸🏆
Host a Spanish exchange student and make a world of difference.

🌟 What an incredible day at the ASU Changemaker nonprofit event! 🌟
ARISE USA was honored to participate for the very first time at the ASU Tempe campus, and the experience was nothing short of inspiring.

We loved sharing our mission, connecting with passionate students, and spreading the word about our host family program. Meeting so many future changemakers reminded us why community matters so much.

A huge thank you to ASU Changemaker for the opportunity and to every student who stopped by to learn, ask questions, or express interest in volunteering. Your energy fuels our work.

Here’s to building bridges, empowering youth, and creating meaningful impact together. 💛✨

🌍 ARISE USA is now recruiting international students ages 14–17 for our 2026 Cultural Exchange Program! 🇺🇸

We’re excited to welcome motivated young people from around the world to spend a semester or full academic year in the United States. Participants will:

✨ Live with a carefully selected host family
✨ Attend a local American high school
✨ Immerse themselves in U.S. culture, language, and community life
✨ Build lifelong friendships and global perspectives

If you know a student who’s ready for an unforgettable international experience, applications for Fall 2026 are now open.

Apply here today:

International Students | ARISE USA | United States ARISE is a non-profit organization which sponsors international exchange students, ages 14-18. We are seeking American host families to welcome these students into their home for a semester or academic year. Short-term hosts are also needed during the summer months.

Gabriella from Brazil spent her exchange program semester in Georgia with the Penrod Family, creating memories alongside friends and her host family.

Isabella from Spain is thriving in her cultural exchange program in Florida with the Ruiz Family! She’s competing on the swim team, joining activities, making friends, and enjoying every moment with her host family. 💙🌊
A heartfelt thank you to the Ruiz Family for opening their home, volunteering to host, and giving Isabella the experience of a lifetime. Your generosity, care, and support make all the difference in her journey! 🙏✨
If you are an international student interested in participating in a cultural exchange program in the USA for 2026 semester or the school year, contact us at [email protected]
www.arise-usa.org

🦃✨ Happy Thanksgiving from ARISE! ✨🦃
This season of gratitude reminds us how fortunate we are to have such an incredible community.
• To our host families: thank you for opening your homes and hearts, and for giving exchange students the gift of belonging.
• To our students: thank you for your courage, curiosity, and the joy you bring as you share your cultures and embrace new experiences.
• To our area representatives across the USA: we appreciate your dedication in guiding students and supporting host families every step of the way.
• To our international partners overseas: thank you for recruiting students and staying closely connected with their natural parents, ensuring trust and care across borders.
Wishing you all a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. 🍂🧡

Gabriel, ARISE’s exchange student from France, is currently thriving in his cultural exchange experience with the Jirele Family in Minnesota. Together, they have shared many memorable activities, including trips to Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Now, the family is preparing for an exciting Christmas holiday in Aruba. We are deeply grateful to the Jirele family for their kindness, generosity, and unwavering support in giving Gabriel such a life-changing opportunity.
If you an international student ages 14-18 years old who is wanting to participate in a cultural exchange experience, join ARISE's cultural program for the 2026 semester. You will receive all the support from our team and be matched with a wonderful host family. Contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.arise-usa.org

Now Accepting Applications: ARISE USA High School Exchange Program (Spring & Fall 2026)

Are you an international student between the ages of 14 and 18, ready to explore life in the United States?
Join ARISE USA for an unforgettable high school exchange experience—live with a caring host family, attend an American high school, strengthen your English skills, and build lifelong friendships across cultures. 🙋‍♂️

This is your chance to be part of a meaningful journey of growth, learning, and connection.
Apply now and take the first step toward a transformative adventure with ARISE USA.

https://www.arise-usa.org/student-forms