It's more fascinating to host an exchange student if you know where your student is coming from, culturally speaking. This also...
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How can you prepare to host a student from Spain? Take a whirlwind tour of Spanish culture from the perspective of a teenager. If...
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Years ago, when I had to say goodbye to my host family, there were so many mixed feelings. I felt sad, but I was aching to go...
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Empathy can make or break your family dynamics. Boosting empathy improves relationships, communication, teamwork, kindness,...
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My year abroad in Spain was supposed to be the big adventure of my life. After that, I planned to settle down in my comfort zone:...
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Adapting to a new culture is a complex process. It can be exciting, but also overwhelming and intimidating at times. How you can...
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Is hosting an exchange student everything you hoped it would be?
You are halfway through a story that you are writing together...
You signed up to host a student, but what if it’s not working out? Or what if your life changes and hosting is no longer...
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The honeymoon is over when homesickness hits. Your high school exchange student was so excited to get on that plane and fly into...
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Students from Spain can earn credit back home for their year in the United States, but only if they follow meet Spain's...
Ana from Spain was fresh off the plane when culture shock hit her like a rock. “Why doesn’t my host mother cook more often?” she...
What might your typical American life look like through the eyes of a student from France? In this month’s survey, we discovered...
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