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Your exchange student has arrived – finally! And it’s so much fun to host until…Wham! Culture shock hits. And your sweet student...


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As summer winds down and school starts back up, you might also be getting excited for all things fall. Whether it’s watching the...


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Tags: Exchange Student, Holidays, cultural immersion

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...


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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...


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Tags: Cultural Exchange, Exchange Student, Youth Exchange,

All across the country, teens from around the world are diving into their exchange with the goal of learning about American...


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Tags: Host Families, Cultural Exchange, Host an exchange student,

Everyone knows that deciding to study abroad in high school is a big decision. However, what some people don’t realize is that...


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Tags: Cultural Exchange, Study Abroad, Youth Exchange

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...


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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...


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It’s easy to fall into routine. There’s comfort in routine. There’s less risk in routine. 

But, the moment we step out of our...


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Tags: Host Families, Host an exchange student, Reasons to host

Exchange students bring magic glasses with them to the USA. Let’s look through their lenses for fresh perspectives on ordinary...


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Tags: Culture Shock

Many families think that hosting an exchange student requires taking them on big trips to famous places. And while most students...


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Tags: Cultural Exchange, Host an exchange student, Student Experience

Summertime is finally here. 

As the weather warms up, our sleeves roll up in preparation for another legendary 4th of July...


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Tags: Holidays, cultural understanding, American values

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