“There’s no food in this house!” This is a message I received from a desperate exchange student who had just arrived in the USA....
Tags: Cultural Exchange, Student Support, cultural understanding,
Adapting to a new culture is a complex process. It can be exciting, but also overwhelming and intimidating at times. How you can...
Tags: Cultural Exchange, cultural understanding, cultural immersion
Mark your calendars! Chinese New Year is just around the corner.
Why learn about Chinese New Year? This holiday is celebrated by...
As summer winds down and school starts back up, you might also be getting excited for all things fall. Whether it’s watching the...
“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...
Tags: Host Families, Cultural Exchange, Host an exchange student,
I asked 10 American friends from different parts of the country to name their top American foods. And….I got 10 different...
Tags: Host an exchange student, Student Experience, cultural immersion
It seems cruel to limit a foreign teenager's contact with family and friends back home. Why on earth would anyone suggest such a...
Tags: Culture Shock, Youth Exchange, cultural understanding,
