About Go World
Our mission
Make a difference through cultural exchange and educational experiences that build global understanding with immersive homestays, international travel, and local hosting opportunities.
We specialize in short-term cultural exchange programs that provide our communities with the opportunity to immerse themselves in diverse cultures, creating lasting memories and meaningful connections.
What We Do
Hosting in the U.S.
American families open their homes to international students, creating lifelong friendships while sharing their own culture right here at home.
Go World Coordinators
A dedicated network of local coordinators guides every step, from applications to airport pickups, making sure students, families, and partners feel supported and connected.
Homestay Abroad
Two-week cultural immersions in France, Spain, Japan and more. Students live with vetted host families, experience daily life, and return home with new confidence and perspective.
Camps & Cultural Exchange Experiences
From summer camps in the U.S. to specialty programs group and solo, students join group activities, practice language skills, and explore new traditions in a supportive setting.
Our Values
Building Community
Go World believes we can build strong community through cultural exchange. Partner with us and take part in empowering our home and abroad communities to embrace and collaborate across differences. We are proud of the community we’ve built and committed to developing lasting connections.
International Travel
Go World creates international activities that provide personal growth and education opportunities. Our comprehensive programs are designed to develop cultural exposure through hands-on experiences, including language development, sports travel and many other adventures.
Academic Goals
Go World is committed to helping you achieve your academic success. We provide personalized programs tailored to meet educational goals. We strive to make international education accessible and we are committed to being an integral part of your academic journey.
Meet the Team
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Cindy
Founder, Go World
When Cindy’s youngest daughter mentioned hosting an exchange student to fill the quiet after her sister left for college, Cindy brushed it off… juggling her escrow business and family life felt like enough. But when a letter about hosting landed on her desk, something clicked. Soon, they welcomed a boy from Serbia and a girl from Germany into their home. That experience changed everything.
Over the past 12+ years, Cindy has connected with thousands of students, families, coordinators, and global partners. She’s traveled the world and seen firsthand the impact of cultural exchange. Driven by a passion to help students explore new cultures and form lasting connections, she founded Go World to make those life-changing moments possible for others.
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Sarah
Operations Manager, Go World
Sarah joined Go World in 2023 as the Operations Manager, but she has been involved in cultural exchange since 2010. Sarah was first exposed to cultural exchange as an exchange student in Japan during her junior year of college. Sarah and her family lived in Australia for four years. When they returned to California in 2010, she was looking for something she could do from home while raising her three children and came across an opportunity to be a coordinator. Since that time she has hosted three year long students and dozens of short term participants. Her children have grown up with international guests and her family loves the opportunities they have had to travel and make new friends from around the world! Sarah is passionate about making connections in her community and sharing the cultural exchange experience!
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