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Academic Year in America is accepting applications from Costa Mesa

families that would like to host exchange students next year.

The program includes exchange students from more than 30 countries,

including Germany, Brazil, France and Italy, with many different talents

and interests.

The families selected will provide their exchange students with two

meals each day and a place to sleep and study for five to 10 months.

The Academic Year in America program is looking for families willing

to treat the exchange students the same as their children.

Families can earn up to $1,000 toward travel to visit their students

after the exchange.

For more information, call (800) 322-4678, Ext. 5164.