How can I find an exchange program?

How can do you find a foreign exchange program for college students that will actually pay money to host them?

• I heard of a friend doing this and we have lots of room in our brand new house. I don't wanna do this for free though. I can just rent it out to a local.

• Answer:

  Keep in mind that with most exchange programs, especially if they pay you, you are expected to do far more than let them live in your house. You are supposed to treat them as a member of your family, cook for them, show them around, introduce them to the culture, and take them where they want to go. A friend of mine did this last year and got an incredibly spoiled brat who demanded special treatment constantly, and I heard nothing but complaints the whole time that kid was in her house.