There are very few requirements for being a host family for a student. Please contact the City if you are interested in hosting.
Longview receives visitors from Wako, Japan, twice each year.
Student Visitors
In August, school students visit our City and spend special time with families who volunteer as Host Families. Student stays average three to four days, and students are most comfortable doing a home-stay in pairs. Most of them have never been to America before and they are very eager to try anything American.
Activities that students enjoy are: