--- title: ICES Blog | Host an exchange student (3) description: Host an exchange student | This blog is our means of sharing what we love most—seeing exchange students, host families, and the global community growing closer together through youth exchange. It’s also a way for us to do what we love to do—provide support to students and host families to help them have the best experience possible, and help those who are not (yet) an exchange student or host family understand why they should consider getting involved. 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This also... *( read )* Tags: [Exchange Student](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/exchange-student), [Youth Exchange](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/youth-exchange), [Host an exchange student](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-an-exchange-student), ![](https://blog.icesusa.org/hubfs/LVESEL%20Headshot%20v3.jpg) By [Lily Vesel](https://blog.icesusa.org/author/lily-vesel) On June 28, 2024 ## [The Benefits of Exploring Different Cultures for Mental Wellbeing](https://blog.icesusa.org/the-benefits-of-exploring-different-cultures-for-mental-wellbeing) In an increasingly interconnected world, the opportunity to explore different cultures is more accessible than ever. Whether... *( read )* Tags: [Cultural Exchange](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/cultural-exchange), [Host an exchange student](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-an-exchange-student), [cultural understanding](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/cultural-understanding) ![](https://blog.icesusa.org/hubfs/Michelle%20Krueger.png) By [Michelle Krueger](https://blog.icesusa.org/author/michelle-krueger) On June 14, 2024 ## [My YES! to Becoming a Local Coordinator](https://blog.icesusa.org/my-yes-to-becoming-a-local-coordinator) I was a previous ICES host mom, so when ICES asked for coordinators to help place exchange students with host families, I didn’t... *( read )* Tags: [Host Families](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-families), [Cultural Exchange](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/cultural-exchange), [Exchange Student](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/exchange-student), ![](https://blog.icesusa.org/hubfs/Logo%20Big.png) By [ICES](https://blog.icesusa.org/author/ices) On February 9, 2024 ## [Families Share Why They Love Hosting Exchange Students](https://blog.icesusa.org/families-share-why-they-love-hosting-exchange-students) Hosting an exchange student is more than just providing room and board; it's a journey of mutual enrichment, understanding, and... *( read )* Tags: [Host Families](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-families), [Cultural Exchange](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/cultural-exchange), [Exchange Student](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/exchange-student), ![](https://blog.icesusa.org/hubfs/Kari%20Owens%20headshot2.png) By [Kari Owens](https://blog.icesusa.org/author/kari-owens) On December 22, 2023 ## [Here's What Makes the Holidays Unforgettable for Exchange Students](https://blog.icesusa.org/heres-what-makes-the-holidays-unforgettable-for-exchange-students) Discover the heartwarming reasons why host families and exchange students love [sharing the holiday season](https://blog.icesusa.org/12-christmas-traditions-to-share-with-your-exchange-student), creating a tapestry of... *( read )* Tags: [Cultural Exchange](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/cultural-exchange), [Exchange Student](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/exchange-student), [Holidays](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/holidays), ![](https://blog.icesusa.org/hubfs/Kari%20Owens%20headshot2.png) By [Kari Owens](https://blog.icesusa.org/author/kari-owens) On December 7, 2023 ## [10 Creative Ways to Celebrate Christmas with Your Exchange Student](https://blog.icesusa.org/10-creative-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-with-your-exchange-student) It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is a time for joy, love, and sharing special moments with those we care... *( read )* Tags: [Cultural Exchange](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/cultural-exchange), [Exchange Student](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/exchange-student), [Holidays](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/holidays), ![](https://blog.icesusa.org/hubfs/Kari%20Owens%20headshot2.png) By [Kari Owens](https://blog.icesusa.org/author/kari-owens) On October 20, 2023 ## [Lost in Translation: Unraveling Cultural Misunderstandings](https://blog.icesusa.org/lost-in-translation-unraveling-cultural-misunderstandings) In the exciting world of hosting exchange students, there's more to the experience than just sharing your home and meals. It's an... *( read )* Tags: [Host Families](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-families), [Host an exchange student](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-an-exchange-student), [cultural understanding](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/cultural-understanding), ![](https://blog.icesusa.org/hubfs/Emma%20headshot-1.png) By [Emma Weissburg](https://blog.icesusa.org/author/emma-weissburg) On September 18, 2023 ## [10 Ways to Create Connection Between Exchange Students & Host Siblings](https://blog.icesusa.org/10-ways-to-create-connection-nurturing-strong-bonds-between-host-siblings-and-exchange-students) Hosting an exchange student can be an incredibly rewarding experience for your family. It provides an opportunity to learn about... *( read )* Tags: [Host Families](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-families), [Cultural Exchange](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/cultural-exchange), [Exchange Student](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/exchange-student), ![](https://blog.icesusa.org/hubfs/Logo%20Big.png) By [ICES](https://blog.icesusa.org/author/ices) On September 1, 2023 ## [How To Be an Awesome Host Family](https://blog.icesusa.org/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... *( read )* Tags: [Host Families](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-families), [Host an exchange student](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-an-exchange-student), [cultural understanding](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/cultural-understanding) ![](https://blog.icesusa.org/hubfs/Kari%20Owens%20headshot2.png) By [Kari Owens](https://blog.icesusa.org/author/kari-owens) On August 29, 2023 ## [Who Can Be a Host Family?](https://blog.icesusa.org/who-can-be-a-host-family) As we near the end of August, you may notice an abundance of posts and ads seeking [host families](https://blog.icesusa.org/why-i-host-exchange-students) for exchange students. Sound... *( read )* Tags: [Host Families](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-families), [Cultural Exchange](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/cultural-exchange), [Host an exchange student](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-an-exchange-student) ![](https://blog.icesusa.org/hubfs/Brad%20Owens%20PR2.png) By [Brad Owens](https://blog.icesusa.org/author/brad-owens) On August 25, 2023 ## [They're Here! The Excitement of Exchange Student Arrivals](https://blog.icesusa.org/theyre-here-the-excitement-of-student-arrivals) It’s officially arrival season! And we’re not just talking about the labor and delivery section of your local hospital. This is... *( read )* Tags: [Cultural Exchange](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/cultural-exchange), [Exchange Student](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/exchange-student), [Youth Exchange](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/youth-exchange), [VIEW MORE](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-an-exchange-student/page/4) ### Posts by Tag - [Cultural Exchange (141)](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/cultural-exchange) - [Exchange Student (106)](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/exchange-student) - [Host Families (97)](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-families) - [Host an exchange student (78)](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/host-an-exchange-student) - [Youth Exchange (68)](https://blog.icesusa.org/tag/youth-exchange) ## Subscribe to Our Blog Today! ![Boris\_ICES\_Ads](https://blog.icesusa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Boris_ICES_Ads.png?width=749&height=698&name=Boris_ICES_Ads.png) - [INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS](https://www.icesusa.org/international-student-exchange-programs/) - [HOST A STUDENT](https://www.icesusa.org/host-a-student-overview/) - [AMERICAN STUDENTS](https://www.icesusa.org/american-student-exchange-programs/) - [WORK WITH US](https://www.icesusa.org/student-exchange-careers-and-partnerships/) - [ABOUT US](https://www.icesusa.org/about-us-overview/) - [CONTACT US](https://www.icesusa.org/contact-ices/) - [BLOG](https://blog.icesusa.org/) © 2019 ICES - INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE SERVICES - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.