ICES Blog | American values

By Kari Owens On November 15, 2024

Why Americans Go Crazy for Pumpkin Spice: A Fun Fall Tradition to Share with Your Exchange Student

Fall in America isn’t just about Halloween, football, and colorful leaves—it’s also the season of pumpkin spice!...

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By Emma Weissburg On October 26, 2022

It’s no secret that Americans love their sports.

As of 2022, the sports market in America is valued at about $80.5 billion. To...

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By Emma Weissburg On August 26, 2022

All across the country, teens from around the world are diving into their exchange with the goal of learning about American...

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By Emma Weissburg On July 2, 2022

Summertime is finally here.

As the weather warms up, our sleeves roll up in preparation for another legendary 4th of July...

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By Brenda Padilla Ericksen On September 21, 2021

Do you want your host family to adore you? Then this post is for you!

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By Brenda Padilla Ericksen On September 7, 2020

In 1984, one man tried to tell the world what makes Americans tick. It was his job to prepare foreign visitors for culture shock...

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