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Two exchange students living with the same host family bring double the opportunity to learn about other cultures. This type of...


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By ICES On November 4, 2019

ICES November Student of the Month

We are pleased to congratulate Camilla from Italy for being selected as ICES’s Student of the Month for November! Camilla was...


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Many exchange students say one of their top reasons for spending a year in the U.S. is to gain fluency in English. Being...


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For most exchange students, October and November are the most difficult months of the exchange. Cultural differences that were...


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By Kari Owens On October 4, 2019

The Key to a Great Exchange

Every exchange student hopes to have an awesome exchange experience, including a great relationship with the host family, lots of...


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Tags: Student Support, Exchange Student

By Kari Owens On September 28, 2019

Student Orientation

New language. New customs. New foods. New family. New school. New rules. New friends. The list of things an exchange student...


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By Kari Owens On September 18, 2019

Starting on the Right Track

The exchange begins!After weeks or months of waiting, the exchange student is finally here.It is such an exciting time for both...


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One of the most important missions of ICES is finding a safe, nurturing host family for each student that comes on program. Like...


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