EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 32 MIN
The Gift of Family Through Hosting
from Around The Exchange Table · host STS Foundation
Join host Sandrine Clement in this episode of Around the Exchange Table as she interviews host dad Jessie Jefferson about his and his wife's journey of becoming host parents. Jessie shares their story of longing for children, the life-changing impact of meeting their first exchange student from France, and how hosting students from around the world has enriched their lives. From experiencing new cultures to rediscovering their own community in rural Arkansas, hear how hosting has transformed them and their exchange students. Learn about the joys, challenges, and rewards of opening your home to international students and get inspired to consider hosting yourself.00:00 Introduction to Around the Exchange Table00:40 Meet Host Dad Jesse Jefferson00:56 Jesse's Family Background03:10 Meeting Guenola from France08:22 Hosting Miguel from Spain12:57 Hosting Girls: A New Experience19:13 Cultural Exchange and Community Impact22:46 Reflections on Hosting and Parenting27:55 Financial Considerations of Hosting30:30 Final Thoughts
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Join host Sandrine Clement in this episode of Around the Exchange Table as she interviews host dad Jessie Jefferson about his and his wife's journey of becoming host parents. Jessie shares their story of longing for children, the life-changing impact of meeting their first exchange student from France, and how hosting students from around the world has enriched their lives. From experiencing new cultures to rediscovering their own community in rural Arkansas, hear how hosting has transformed them and their exchange students. Learn about the joys, challenges, and rewards of opening your home to international students and get inspired to consider hosting yourself.00:00 Introduction to Around the Exchange Table00:40 Meet Host Dad Jesse Jefferson00:56 Jesse's Family Background03:10 Meeting Guenola from France08:22 Hosting Miguel from Spain12:57 Hosting Girls: A New Experience19:13 Cultural Exchange and Community Impact22:46 Reflections on Hosting and Parenting27:55 Financial Considerations of Hosting30:30 Final Thoughts
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