In 2014, Issy Rushton was a spunky 15-year old girl who charmed the community of Florence, Oregon with her enthusiasm, energy,...
Tags: ICES Alumni
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...
Tags: Cultural Exchange, Exchange Student, Student of the Month
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...
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ICES extends heartfelt congratulations to Ettore Sabbatini for being selected as the ICES Student of the Month for November!...
Tags: StudentoftheMonth
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:
Tags: Culture Shock
ICES would like to congratulate Eliška Loubrova for being selected as the Student of the Month for October! Eliška is from the ...
Tags: StudentoftheMonth
I gathered my purse, snacks, jackets, and lap blankets and headed out the door to enjoy a soccer game with the kids: my three...
Tags: Culture Shock
In the 1960’s psychologists “discovered” culture shock. They were surprised that new immigrants needed so much medical care. A...
Tags: Culture Shock
This is the emergency message I received from Maria:
“Can you help me? I think my host mom is crazy. She yelled at me for no...
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