There are many organizations that bring exchange students to the United States to study, while living with host families. These students are often expected to be ambassadors in their host communities, and are encouraged to teach people about their country, culture, and family. Last year, we hosted Miriam- a 17 year old student from Norway, or Ethiopian descent. We were doubly lucky because she was able to teach us about both of her countries! It was especially exciting for us because my son is adopted from Ethiopia, and she was able to teach us to cook some dishes, share some Ethiopian traditions with us, and introduce us to the Ethiopian community here.