What does it really mean to open your home – and your world – to someone from another culture?

In this video, AFS-USA host parent and volunteer Kristin Bock shares her personal experience hosting an international exchange student and how it transformed her family in unexpected and meaningful ways.

From building lifelong connections to gaining new perspectives, Kristin offers an honest look at the impact of hosting – and why she encourages others to say yes to the experience.

Want to go deeper? Click on the photo below to watch Kristin’s powerful TEDx talk. Be sure to share this post to your social networks!