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Empathy can make or break your family dynamics. Boosting empathy improves relationships, communication, teamwork, kindness,...


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Studying abroad can be a transformative experience that profoundly impacts your perspective on life, culture, and the rest of the...


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As the days grow longer and the weather warms, many people around the world embark on the annual tradition of spring cleaning....


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Getting to know your exchange student before their arrival can help make the adjustment period as smooth as possible. ...


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Selecting your new exchange student is an enjoyable and exhilarating process! As you explore the options, take a moment to...


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Adapting to a new culture is a complex process. It can be exciting, but also overwhelming and intimidating at times. How you can...


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When the cold winds blow and snow falls from the sky, comfort foods are just the recipe for those cozy days inside. Most...


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Imagine allowing your teenager to pack a bag, fly halfway around the world, and live with strangers for nearly a year. Every...


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Is hosting an exchange student everything you hoped it would be?

You are halfway through a story that you are writing together...


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In the exciting world of hosting exchange students, there's more to the experience than just sharing your home and meals. It's an...


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By ICES On September 1, 2023

How To Be an Awesome Host Family

Hosting an exchange student is not just a mind-blowing and eye-opening experience, but also a chance to level up and grow...


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Hosting an exchange student can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but there are often misconceptions that prevent people...


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