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Thinking about hosting an exchange student? Or just curious about how it all works? We've rounded up our most commonly asked...


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Cassidy and Chris Miller have just said good-bye to Jose from Barcelona. He is one more international son that has lived with...


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Cassandra Ross and her husband were expecting to host Kim, a lovely exchange student from Germany when… the unexpected happened....


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ICES is proud to introduce the Student of the Month for May, Chihok Gauy. Chihok is from Phnom Penh, Cambodia and is living with...


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We take too much in life for granted!

That is why hosting an exchange student makes life so much more fun:

  • Your ordinary meals...

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For our exchange students, spring is the time to reflect back on their exchange: the experiences, adventures, and life lessons....


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By ICES On May 7, 2021

A Tribute to Host Moms

Cooking. Cleaning. Driving. Advising. Comforting. Cheering. Protecting. Host moms do a lot! We have the deepest admiration and...


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Ivona Vanekova has been selected as the ICES Student of the Month for April. Ivona is from Prievidza, Slovakia and is living with...


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By ICES On April 27, 2021

Meet Our Scholarship Winners!

We are pleased to introduce this year's scholarship winners and share their winning essays. Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders,...


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Tags: Scholarships, cultural understanding

By Brad Owens On April 17, 2021

Dad to Dad

Ok, first, before I get into the meat of this little discussion, I just want to say: I get it. I’ve been there. A friend of your...


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Do you dream of visiting Spain one day? Hosting an exchange student from this warm, fun-loving Mediterranean country could be a...


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Your exchange student from Spain should make you a paella. Every Spanish teenager knows that, but many will procrastinate until...


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Tags: International Cooking

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