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Hosting a high school exchange student is an exciting, rewarding experience, filled with new adventures and challenges. Your...


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Hosting a high school foreign exchange student is a unique and rewarding experience. But to truly make the most of it, it's...


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Are you tired of your routine? Hosting an exchange student is one way to spice up your life! Here are just a few of the many ways...


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It's more fascinating to host an exchange student if you know where your student is coming from, culturally speaking. This also...


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I was a previous ICES host mom, so when ICES asked for coordinators to help place exchange students with host families, I didn’t...


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The school year is coming to an end, and so is your time with your exchange student! There are still a few things that need to be...


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As Mother’s Day draws near, let’s take a moment to honor the remarkable host moms who extend boundless love and support to teens...


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Now, more than ever, we are looking for ways to bring unity, peace, and understanding to our world.  Hosting an exchange student...


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You’ve settled on a study abroad program and just wrapped your head around how far you’ll be from home for the next few months or...


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


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For many teens around the world, the dream of studying abroad in the United States marks the beginning of a life-changing...


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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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