The pumpkins are not yet gone, the air smells like cinnamon, and suddenly the world is sparkling again. November has arrived —...
Tags: Exchange Student, Holidays, Youth Exchange,
The honeymoon phase is over, your daily routine feels—well, routine—and suddenly that “new country excitement” has worn off....
Tags: Exchange Student, Culture Shock, Youth Exchange,
Imagine this: Your new exchange student sits down at dinner, slurps loudly through a bowl of noodles, and then says nothing about...
Tags: Cultural Exchange, cultural understanding, cross-cultural gratitude,
Picture this: Your exchange student nervously walks into soccer tryouts, unsure if she'll fit in with the American team. Fast...
Tags: Cultural Exchange, Exchange Student, American high school
Stop for a second and think about this: two months ago, you were packing your suitcase, saying teary goodbyes, and hopping on a...
So, you're about to begin your high school exchange year in the United States. If you've watched American teen movies, you're...
Your student is here—or maybe they’re landing any day now. Either way, this fall kicks off a life-changing adventure for your...
Tags: Host Families, Cultural Exchange, cultural understanding
Hosting a high school exchange student is the best. But...it can also get awkward. Don’t worry. Awkward moments are normal in the...
I’ve been a coordinator for exchange students for over 20 years, and let me tell you—if I had a nickel for every amazing host...
For the last few months, you've probably felt mounting excitement about your upcoming exchange year in the United States. But now...
If you’ve ever thought about hosting an exchange student but hesitated because your family doesn’t look like the picture-perfect...
Hosting a high school exchange student is an adventure. But how can you prepare to share your American culture in a way that...
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