This book is very realistic about what life with exchange students is like, in a humorous but practical and realistic way.  There's ups and downs and in the end the experience is worth it. Joan Smith is very good at giving you a glimpse into her life with three exchange students.

Helps with students that come from very different cultures than the United States. This book is helpful discovering different ways to explain to families concepts such as "unspoken rules" and helps families understand their undetected cultural biases.