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When two things working together are a perfect fit, the analogies used to describe what that feels and looks like are abundant:...

Thomas Schaper has been named the ICES Student of the Month for January. Thomas is from Berlin, Germany and is living with the...

In 2014, Issy Rushton was a spunky 15-year old girl who charmed the community of Florence, Oregon with her enthusiasm, energy,...

Around the world gift-giving traditions vary on special occasions of all kinds. Who gives gifts to whom? When? How should a gift...

ICES is pleased to announce that Cailin Valtink has been selected as the ICES Student of the Month for December. Cailin is from...

It all began as an experiment: what would German exchange students like to make or bake for their American host families?

During this season of gratitude, we asked our students and host families to share a photo or video depicting an aspect of their...

ICES extends heartfelt congratulations to Ettore Sabbatini for being selected as the ICES Student of the Month for November!...

Jami Dauphin once thought her life was rather conventional - even a tad boring. It was nothing special, to be sure. Or was it?

As host parents we have a lot of explaining to do - the fun (even funny) kind of explaining. For example:

ICES would like to congratulate Eliška Loubrova for being selected as the Student of the Month for October!  Eliška is from the ...

I gathered my purse, snacks, jackets, and lap blankets and headed out the door to enjoy a soccer game with the kids: my three...