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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Is it difficult to host an exchange student on a gluten-free diet?
Hosting an exchange student transforms Christmas into an international event. What could be more fun than sharing your Christmas...
In preparation for Thanksgiving, we launched a photo contest in which we asked our students and host families to share captioned...
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A few weeks ago, we shared our students' first impressions of life in the U.S. Now we'll give our host families a turn to share...
What if you could make a life-changing impact on a young person, enrich your local school and community, and bring some fun and...
