What if the most patriotic thing you could do this Fourth of July wasn’t waving a flag—but opening your front door?
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When you host an exchange student, they become a part of your family. All those little moments over the past year where you...
Saying goodbye to an exchange student usually happens in a flurry of activity: end of school, beginning of summer, planning...
As the exchange year ends, you might reflect on the incredible journey you have shared with your exchange student. You have...
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Does your schedule ever leave you feeling like you're running around like a chicken with your head cut off? Like your house is ...
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Every year, ICES students arrive in the U.S. with a suitcase full of dreams—and leave with a second family in their hearts. In...
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Youth exchange- what’s not to love? You get to share a family member with another family across the world and have the chance to...
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Your exchange student is already diving headfirst into American culture - attending school, learning slang, and discovering how...
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Spring break is almost here, and it’s the perfect excuse to step away from your daily routine and spend quality bonding time with...
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So, you've decided to host a foreign exchange student—exciting! Now comes one of the most fun decisions: What country should your...
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In the United States, we celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing loved ones how much we care for them through gifts, boxes of...
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As a single mom of 4, my friends thought I was crazy for adding another child into the mix. Was I? Would bringing another mouth...
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