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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Your exchange student is already diving headfirst into American culture - attending school, learning slang, and discovering how...
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Spring break is almost here, and it’s the perfect excuse to step away from your daily routine and spend quality bonding time with...
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So, you’re heading abroad for the adventure of a lifetime—exciting! You’ve got your passport, your visa (hopefully), and your...
Exchange students come to experience American culture. But what do they find? From the food we eat to the holidays we celebrate,...
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So, you've decided to host a foreign exchange student—exciting! Now comes one of the most fun decisions: What country should your...
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In the United States, we celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing loved ones how much we care for them through gifts, boxes of...
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One of the most exciting parts of hosting a high school exchange student is the chance to see the world through a new lens—right...
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You wake up early, ready to help your exchange student get ready for their school day when you look outside and see everything...
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