Student Exchange Program
A life-changing opportunity to host an Italian student, live with an Italian family, make lifelong friends, and experience true cultural immersion.
40+
Years Running
400+
Students Exchanged
2 Weeks
Cultural Immersion
80-100%
Fundraising Coverage
More Than a Trip. A Life-Changing Experience.
Our bi-annual student exchange isn't tourism. It's true cultural immersion. Students live with Italian families, attend local schools, and form bonds that last generations.
Two-Week Homestay
Live with an Italian family who becomes your second family forever
Reciprocal Hosting
Welcome your Italian 'sibling' to Oregon before your trip
Safe & Organized
40 years of experienced chaperones and trusted coordination
Well-Prepared
Careful planning, cultural lessons, and fundraising ensure you are ready
How It Works
The exchange is a reciprocal program. You host an Italian student, then visit their family in Alba.
Apply
Submit your application, essay, and recommendations during the open application period.
Get Selected
The selection committee reviews applications, conducts interviews, and chooses ambassadors.
Prepare
Student and parent participate in planning and preparation meetings from June to March.
Host
Welcome your Italian exchange sibling to Medford for two weeks in the fall.
Travel
Visit Alba in the spring for two unforgettable weeks with your Italian family.
Stay Connected
Maintain lifelong friendships that span generations and continents.
What's Included
Students participate in group fundraising to help pay for the cost of the trip to Italy. Fundraising usually covers 80 - 100% of the cost of the trip, which was about $2,700 in 2025.
- ✓Round-trip airfare to Italy
- ✓Two weeks with Italian host family
- ✓Group activities and cultural tours
- ✓Experienced adult chaperones
- ✓Pre-trip preparation and Italian lessons
- ✓All entry fees and local transportation
- ✓Rome exploration before reaching Alba
- ✓High-speed train experience
Ready to Join?
Applications for the 2026/27 exchange open April 8, 2026. Deadline is Wednesday, April 29. Get started now to learn about eligibility and prepare your application.