Citizens for International Understanding exchanges are designed for the adventurous, curious, open-minded, flexible, and caring. Go back to the top Contact local Citizens for International Understanding exchange leaders for applications to host or to participate in outbound exchanges. To become involved in local chapters, contact the Exchange Coordinator for a current list of presidents. Go back to the top Exchanges are funded by participant fees, and costs vary by destination. Program fees generally include round-trip transportation, room and board with the host family for one week, administrative fees, and host committee expenses.
Participants are responsible for second week expenses.
Go back to the top Citizens for International Understanding, Inc., a private, nonprofit organization, provides an umbrella under which local groups function. Formal chapters operate in Boone, Fayetteville, and Guilford County. Informal affiliates regularly support exchanges in Asheville, New Bern, Wake County, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem. International sponsors may be committed individuals or formal organizations.