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The first time we hosted an exchange student, the coordinator gave us a list of topics to discuss with our new student.


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What if you could make a life-changing impact on a young person, enrich your local school and community, and bring some fun and...


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It’s hard to believe that Katie Schlagel is only 18 years old. International youth exchange has made her particularly wise about...


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In honor of Exchange Student #7 joining our family, I thought it would be fun to take a little trip down Memory Lane. . . I'm...


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Jill Bonin was a mom with a mission: connect her son and daughter – adopted from Korea – with their homeland in meaningful ways....


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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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