Welcome, Parents!

¡Bienvenidos! Bienvenue! Willkommen!

Thank you for supporting your child’s participation in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A Language & Friendship program is much more than a tour; it is a language-focused travel and family-stay program. Moreover, it is an investment in your child’s future that will have a lasting impact.

By choosing to enroll your child in a Language & Friendship program, you are providing your child the opportunity to:

  • succeed in our changing world as our travelers return with a broader vision of themselves as global citizens
  • improve understanding of other cultures and points of view
  • communicate in the language being studied
  • increase knowledge of current events and appreciation for history, the arts, music and literature
  • create international friendships
  • develop personal responsibility, greater self-confidence and a sense of independence
  • enhance college applications in today’s competitive environment
  • expand career opportunities in a global economy

Your child’s teacher has chosen a Language & Friendship program because they are dedicated to offering an opportunity which will make a significant difference in the lives of young people. Your child’s teacher works directly with Language & Friendship in planning the program abroad.

As parents, we ask you to encourage and support your child’s commitment to the program by participating in all preparatory meetings and activities, reading the Student Guidebook, following the Program Expectations and being a responsible traveler and ambassador.

We thank you again for your support and for encouraging your child in this invaluable experience.

Sincerely,

The Language & Friendship Team

What do parents say about L&F?

I would like to express my sincere thanks. Today’s world really demands these kinds of experiences. Young people can understand the complex world only if they’re open and if they’re willing to risk a view outside their known borders.
Parents, Livingston MT

Thank you for this great opportunity for our children. You are doing an amazing thing for young people all around the world!
Host family, Owatonna MN

Our daughter had a fabulous time. She learned so much and wishes she had more time with her host family. Experiences like this are really wonderful and help move the individual toward independence and their larger place in the world.
Parent, Warren Woods MI

The entire experience – from sending my student (to Spain) to hosting (in the US) – has been exceptional. You do a fantastic job!
Parent, Cedar Rapids IA