Students are accepted into the CHI program on the basis of academic standing, recommendations from school officials and personal interviews. In addition, the students from Japan are required to take an English test prior to their acceptance into the program. They are excited to be treated as family members. As a result of living together, students become lifelong host family friends. The lives of the students are enriched for years to come.
Students have full medical insurance and pay their own school and personal expenses.
Families Host families enjoy learning about other cultures and appreciate the unique opportunity hosting gives them and their children. The student is considered a member of the family. Many long conversations take place about education, politics, food, dating practices, philosophy, and lifestyles. The host family will also learn about themselves as they share their lives with a young person from another culture. The host family provides room and board for their student.