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Kari Owens

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Kari is the National Training Director for International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES). She’s passionate about youth exchange and has experienced it from every angle. In high school, she spent an academic year in Rancagua, Chile as an exchange student, and has since been a host mom to more than a dozen exchange students. She and her husband also supported both of their daughters during their exchange years to Germany and Ecuador. Currently, Kari spends her days providing training to ICES field staff to equip them to provide outstanding support to students and host families throughout the U.S.





Recent Posts

Now, more than ever, we are looking for ways to bring unity, peace, and understanding to our world.  Hosting an exchange student...


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Tags: Welcome Family, Host Families, Cultural Exchange,

For many teens around the world, the dream of studying abroad in the United States marks the beginning of a life-changing...


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Tags: Exchange Student, Youth Exchange, Student Screening

As the days grow longer and the weather warms, many people around the world embark on the annual tradition of spring cleaning....


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Tags: cultural understanding, Spring Cleaning

Hosting an exchange student can be an enriching experience for both the student and the host family. It's a chance to open your...


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Tags: Host Families, Exchange Student, Youth Exchange

Selecting your new exchange student is an enjoyable and exhilarating process! As you explore the options, take a moment to...


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Tags: Cultural Exchange, cultural understanding, Asian Culture

When the cold winds blow and snow falls from the sky, comfort foods are just the recipe for those cozy days inside. Most...


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Tags: International Cooking, cultural understanding, Recipes

Imagine allowing your teenager to pack a bag, fly halfway around the world, and live with strangers for nearly a year. Every...


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Tags: Cultural Exchange, Youth Exchange, cultural understanding,

As we step into the new year, it's the perfect time to prioritize quality family time and create lasting memories. Opportunities...


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Tags: Family Fun

Discover the heartwarming reasons why host families and exchange students love sharing the holiday season, creating a tapestry of...


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Tags: Cultural Exchange, Exchange Student, Holidays,

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is a time for joy, love, and sharing special moments with those we care...


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Tags: Cultural Exchange, Exchange Student, Holidays,

In the exciting world of hosting exchange students, there's more to the experience than just sharing your home and meals. It's an...


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Tags: Host Families, Host an exchange student, cultural understanding,

Hey there, future globe-trotter! Ever dreamt of breaking free from the regular high school routine, choosing your dream...


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Tags: Cultural Exchange, Study Abroad, Youth Exchange

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