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Well, the time has come for our beloved exchange students to return to their native homes. As sad as these good-byes may feel,...


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Tags: Host Families, Cultural Exchange, Exchange Student,

By ICES On May 12, 2023

Honoring Host Moms

Host moms deserve our deepest admiration and appreciation every day of the year!  

In addition to the cooking, cleaning, and...


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Tags: Host Families, Host an exchange student, Host mom

Spring is almost here, and the end of the school year is within view. Here are some fun ideas for sharing spring with your ...


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Tags: Host Families, Cultural Exchange, Exchange Student

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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Tags: Host Families, Host an exchange student, Student Experience,

Do you feel that in the air? No, I’m not talking about the gusty wind picking up as we journey deeper into the winter season....


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Tags: Host Families, Cultural Exchange, Exchange Student,

Christmas is a time of festive decorations, scrumptious treats, family traditions—and gifts! A major part of the holiday season, ...


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Tags: Host Families, Exchange Student, Holidays

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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Tags: Host Families, Youth Exchange, Host an exchange student,

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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Tags: Host Families, Host an exchange student, Reasons to host

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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Tags: Host Families, Exchange Student, Host an exchange student

Every exchange student knows the feeling of anticipation while waiting for a host family, and the excitement and nervousness of...


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Tags: Host Families, Exchange Student, Study Abroad,

By Brad Owens On February 14, 2022

Share the Love Winners

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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Tags: Host Families, Host an exchange student, Student Experience,

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