Christmas is a time of festive decorations, scrumptious treats, family traditions—and gifts! A major part of the holiday season, ...
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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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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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Every exchange student knows the feeling of anticipation while waiting for a host family, and the excitement and nervousness of...
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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?
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 years ago, the Browns' first exchange student literally stormed out of their home, leaving them heartbroken. Fortunately,...
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The first time we hosted an exchange student, the coordinator gave us a list of topics to discuss with our new student.
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It’s hard to believe that Katie Schlagel is only 18 years old. International youth exchange has made her particularly wise about...
