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...
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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...
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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...
American. It's a word that means different things to different people. For exchange students, experiencing all things American is...
Tags: Student Experience, Photo Contest
Moms everywhere work hard to care for their families while providing love and encouragement. Host moms take that to another level...
Tags: Cultural Exchange, Youth Exchange, Host mom,
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