Everyone wants their life to count for something. But can one person really make a difference?
The answer is yes. Absolutely....
Christmas is a time of festive decorations, scrumptious treats, family traditions—and gifts! A major part of the holiday season, ...
Tags: Host Families, Exchange Student, Holidays
While most 16-year olds were shopping for school supplies, Shelby Balmer was packing her bags and boarding a flight to Oslo,...
If you love a good story, we’ve got it.
If you love to learn, we can help.
If you’re curious about other perspectives, step right...
Tags: Cultural Exchange
“Have you tried cow’s tongue?”
This question came up as a group of friends was asking me about which typical Chilean foods I’d...
Have you ever wondered why families invite a foreign teen to live with them for 5-10 months? And why many families do it over and...
Tags: Host Families, Youth Exchange, Host an exchange student,
Arrival day is almost here! Of all the exciting parts of hosting an exchange student, this might be my favorite. I love that...
Many families think that hosting an exchange student requires taking them on big trips to famous places. And while most students...
Tags: Cultural Exchange, Host an exchange student, Student Experience
The summer months are the perfect time to start getting to know this fascinating teenager that will soon become part of your...
Tags: Host Families, Exchange Student, Host an exchange student
ICES is very proud to introduce our February Student of the Month, Matilde Eleonori from Piacenza, Italy. “Mati” lives with the...
We are pleased to introduce you to the ICES Student of the Month for January, Olivia Ganbat from Stockholm, Sweden. Olivia lives...
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Leonie Laffitte has been selected as the ICES Student of the Month for November. Leonie is from Castres, France and is living...
