Subscribe to our blog today!
Everyone knows that deciding to study abroad in high school is a big decision. However, what some people don’t realize is that...
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...
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...
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...
Tags: Culture Shock
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
Summertime is finally here.
As the weather warms up, our sleeves roll up in preparation for another legendary 4th of July...
If you’ve ever been the new kid at school, you can probably recall those first few days: Not knowing which teacher was the...
This month only, we are renaming the ICES Student of the Month… to the ICES StudentS Of The Month. In a fun and unusual twist of...
Tags: Student of the Month
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
You’ve chosen your exchange student, and the placement is finalized—now what?
Tags: Cultural Exchange, Exchange Student, Host an exchange student
How does knowing people from other countries and cultures make our lives better?
That's the question we asked high school...