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Review Juliette French participant:

Review Juliette French participant:

Mom of Juliette: Summer 2025 in #California: "I felt I needed to give you some news about Juliette. Her stay in Palmdale went extremely well. She took part in many activities with her host family and made great progress in English. She was even dreaming in English...

Go Abroad Italy review

Go Abroad Italy review

Review from American mother whose daughter went to Italy with Oui-Connect: "Clea said a tearful goodbye to her host family yesterday she had an amazing four weeks with them. I was fortunate to experience their warmth and generosity over the final two days of her stay,...

How to match with the right Host Family

How to match with the right Host Family

Choosing the right host family can make or break a study-abroad experience. Parents want to know their child will be cared for, supported, and safe and students want to feel welcomed as part of the family. At Oui-Connect, we’ve perfected that balance. Our process...

Why Living Abroad Beats Language Class Every Time

Why Living Abroad Beats Language Class Every Time

We all know language learning matters  but there’s a reason so many students return from Oui-Connect programs speaking faster, smiling wider, and seeing the world differently. Living the language works better than studying it. In a classroom, students practice...

From Nervous Parent to Raving Fan. A Oui-Connect Review Story

From Nervous Parent to Raving Fan. A Oui-Connect Review Story

Sending your teenager abroad for the first time can feel like a huge leap of faith. One mom recently shared her story on Google, describing how Oui-Connect turned her anxiety into total confidence. Her daughter spent part of her summer living with a Spanish host...

A 5 Star Host Family Experience That Changed Lives

A 5 Star Host Family Experience That Changed Lives

At Oui-Connect, every summer brings new friendships, laughter, and unforgettable cultural moments. One of our favorite 5-star Google reviews perfectly sums up what makes our exchange program so special . it’s not just about hosting a student; it’s about opening your...

New 5 Star Review from Host family

New 5 Star Review from Host family

Michelle Harder hosted last summer: "We had an incredible experience hosting a French exchange student last summer through Oui-Connect. Our family formed a strong and lasting bond with her, and the entire experience was truly enriching. Oui-Connect is a reputable...

Go Abroad Info meeting February 20, 2025

Go Abroad Info meeting February 20, 2025

Oui Connect will be having an online zoom Meeting about our Go Abroad Program for all potential participants for summer 2025. Please come join us for detailed description of the program and to answer all your questions! This program is for highschool age American...

5 star review

5 star review

Tessa Espinola My daughter stayed with a host family outside of Barcelona. With the help of Oui-Connect, the experience was easy to arrange and we felt comfortable with the host family and with the program. She had so much fun. The family had two girls her age who...