If you’ve ever considered hosting a high school exchange student, you’ve probably asked yourself: Can we afford it?It’s a valid...
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What if the most patriotic thing you could do this Fourth of July wasn’t waving a flag—but opening your front door?
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When people think of high school exchange programs, the spotlight often shines on the students and host families—and rightfully...
When you host an exchange student, they become a part of your family. All those little moments over the past year where you...
Saying goodbye to an exchange student usually happens in a flurry of activity: end of school, beginning of summer, planning...
Before starting my exchange year, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I had heard countless stories from former...
As the exchange year ends, you might reflect on the incredible journey you have shared with your exchange student. You have...
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Hosting a high school exchange student can feel like inviting someone from another planet into your home. There will be culture...
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Does your schedule ever leave you feeling like you're running around like a chicken with your head cut off? Like your house is ...
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Every year, ICES students arrive in the U.S. with a suitcase full of dreams—and leave with a second family in their hearts. In...
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Youth exchange- what’s not to love? You get to share a family member with another family across the world and have the chance to...
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If you're wondering whether it's still safe to host a high school exchange student in today's political climate, you're not...
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