Former Host Siblings Invited to Participate in Research Study

Do you know someone who grew up in an AFS host family and is now an adult? They may be eligible to participate in a research study exploring the experiences and long-term impact of hosting an international exchange student.

Participants must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have attended middle and/or high school in the United States
  • Have lived in their primary residence with an international exchange student for at least one month during that time

The initial survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, participants may also choose to participate in a voluntary 30-minute virtual interview at a later date.

If you know a former host sibling who may be eligible, please share this opportunity with them:

The study is being conducted by researchers at George Washington University under the direction of Dr. Bernhard Streitwieser.

Questions about the study can be directed to Ally Glasford at a.glasford@gwmail.gwu.edu.

Thank you for helping connect this research opportunity with members of the AFS community!