Are you ready to embark on a rewarding cultural journey without leaving your home or know of someone else who might be? The Rotary Club of Akron is seeking three dedicated host families to welcome a student from Peru at Stow-Monroe Falls High School during the 2025-26 school year. Each family will host the student for approximately 3-4 months, providing a unique opportunity to share your culture and learn about another. You must reside within the Stow-Monroe Falls School District.Why Host an Exchange Student?
Hosting an exchange student offers numerous benefits for your family and the student. It’s a chance to:
- Cultural Exchange: Experience Peruvian culture firsthand and share your own traditions and customs.
- Global Connections: Build lifelong friendships and expand your global network.
- Personal Growth: Enhance your family’s understanding of global issues and develop a broader perspective.
- Community Engagement: Contribute to the global community and support international understanding and peace.
What Are the Obligations of a Host Family?
As a host family, you will be responsible for:
- Providing a Room: Offer a comfortable bedroom for the student, ensuring they have a private space to rest and relax.
- Study Space: Ensure the student has a quiet place to study and complete their schoolwork.
- Meals: Provide daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Transportation: Assist with transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities, if necessary.
- Support and Guidance: Offer support and guidance as the student navigates a new culture and school environment.
How to Get Involved
If you are interested in becoming a host family, please contact Susan Colville Hall at 330-714-3765 or Jacinto Nunez at 330-634-6876. We will do our best provide you with all the necessary information and support to ensure a successful and enriching experience for both your family and the exchange student.
The Rotary Club of Akron has a proud history of sponsoring students to attend Stow-Monroe Falls High School for many years. Join us in continuing this tradition and making a difference in a young person’s life while enriching your own. Open your home to a Rotary Youth Exchange student and become a part of this global connection!
Additional Information
For more details about the Rotary Youth Exchange program, visit https://www.oerye.org/.
