Hosting a high school exchange student is the best. But...it can also get awkward. Don’t worry. Awkward moments are normal in the...
I’ve been a coordinator for exchange students for over 20 years, and let me tell you—if I had a nickel for every amazing host...
For the last few months, you've probably felt mounting excitement about your upcoming exchange year in the United States. But now...
Hosting a high school exchange student is an adventure. But how can you prepare to share your American culture in a way that...
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In a world that often feels overwhelmed by global challenges, it's easy to feel powerless. What can you do to really make a...
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What if the most patriotic thing you could do this Fourth of July wasn’t waving a flag—but opening your front door?
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When people think of high school exchange programs, the spotlight often shines on the students and host families—and rightfully...
When you host an exchange student, they become a part of your family. All those little moments over the past year where you...
Saying goodbye to an exchange student usually happens in a flurry of activity: end of school, beginning of summer, planning...
Before starting my exchange year, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I had heard countless stories from former...
As the exchange year ends, you might reflect on the incredible journey you have shared with your exchange student. You have...
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Youth exchange- what’s not to love? You get to share a family member with another family across the world and have the chance to...
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