For such a young country, the United States has become home to innovative technology, people of various backgrounds, sports teams...
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Students from Hong Kong have a unique eastern-western point of view. So, what happens when they come to the USA? How do they see...
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When Valentine's Day was on the horizon, we asked our students to take the idea of "love" in an exciting new direction with a fun...
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What can Polish students teach us about our American culture? Plenty! What surprises them? What are their own particular culture...
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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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Have you ever wondered why families invite a foreign teen to live with them for 5-10 months? And why many families do it over and...
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It’s easy to fall into routine. There’s comfort in routine. There’s less risk in routine.
But, the moment we step out of our...
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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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The summer months are the perfect time to start getting to know this fascinating teenager that will soon become part of your...
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You’ve chosen your exchange student, and the placement is finalized—now what?
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I asked 10 American friends from different parts of the country to name their top American foods. And….I got 10 different...
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In preparation for Valentine's Day, we ran a photo contest in which we asked our exchange students to submit a photo showing us...
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