Each fall, I welcome a new group of exchange students to the Oregon coast and watch them begin the process of adapting to their...
Can you imagine having all your kids studying abroad right when the coronavirus pandemic breaks out? That’s what happened to me:...
Let’s do more. Let’s give back. That was the consensus during a planning meeting at ICES headquarters. This idea was different...
Tags: Cultural Exchange, Scholarships
ICES congratulates Francesca from Italy for being selected as the Student of the Month for March! Francesca lives with the Yancey...
Tags: Cultural Exchange, Exchange Student, Student of the Month
When employers interview potential candidates for a position, they search for students who not only have a high GPA, but who...
Tags: Exchange Student, Outbound, Study Abroad
Dana Nordlander first became interested in hosting an exchange student after seeing an ad on Facebook. She and her husband,...
Tags: Host Families, Cultural Exchange
Our culture conditions the way we give feedback to other people. This is one of the fascinating lessons we can explore with...
Tags: Host Families, Exchange Student
We are delighted to honor Ricky from Italy as the ICES Student of the Month for January. Ricky is being hosted by the Culverhouse...
The holiday season can be full of highs and lows for host families and exchange students alike. There’s the anticipation and joy...
Tags: Host Families, Exchange Student, Holidays
Congratulations to Elvira from Sweden for being selected as the ICES Student of the Month for December! Elvira lives with the...
Several years ago a friend of mine decided to become a host mom to two exchange students. As a single woman she'd never had any...
Tags: Host Families, Exchange Student
