Cultural Homestay International, San Diego San Diego, CA 92169

Cultural Homestay International in San Diego, California is a secondary school dedicated to promoting international understanding through people-to-people exchanges. As a designated J-1 visa sponsor by the United States Department of State, CHI has been facilitating cultural exchanges since 1980. With affiliations with various educational travel organizations, CHI offers affordable and safe travel opportunities to over 25 countries worldwide.

CHI believes in the transformative power of cultural exchange and offers programs such as CHI Au Pair, providing loving and affordable live-in childcare. Founded by Tom and Lilka Areton, CHI's mission is to build bridges of friendship and trust among people by experiencing each other's customs, languages, and values firsthand.

In celebration of their 40th anniversary, CHI has launched the "40 Acts of Kindness Around the World" initiative, inviting staff, program participants, host families, and supporters to demonstrate the positive impact of cultural exchange through acts of kindness. Visitors can sign up to stay updated on CHI's initiatives and success stories, and are encouraged to share their own experiences of how cultural exchange has changed their lives.