When an exchange student experiences something for the first time, it's often a "lightbulb" or "A-HA!" moment for everyone...
While most 16-year olds were shopping for school supplies, Shelby Balmer was packing her bags and boarding a flight to Oslo,...
If you love a good story, we’ve got it.
If you love to learn, we can help.
If you’re curious about other perspectives, step right...
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“Have you tried cow’s tongue?”
This question came up as a group of friends was asking me about which typical Chilean foods I’d...
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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Everyone knows that deciding to study abroad in high school is a big decision. However, what some people don’t realize is that...
Many families think that hosting an exchange student requires taking them on big trips to famous places. And while most students...
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You’ve chosen your exchange student, and the placement is finalized—now what?
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Moms everywhere work hard to care for their families while providing love and encouragement. Host moms take that to another level...
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With our students returning home soon after months in the U.S., their language skills have likely improved drastically.
Idioms...
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has almost arrived.
We’ve been yelling at the TV for months watching the games. We’ve been...
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My name is Marie Langer. I’m a 17-year-old French teenager and my biggest dream was always to be an exchange student in the US. I...
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