How many kids do you have? What used to be a straightforward question has become more complicated over the years. I’ve finally...
Branden and Amy Booher hadn’t planned on hosting an exchange student. As a young married couple in their 20’s, it simply wasn’t...
Can you imagine having all your kids studying abroad right when the coronavirus pandemic breaks out? That’s what happened to me:...
Dana Nordlander first became interested in hosting an exchange student after seeing an ad on Facebook. She and her husband,...
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Our culture conditions the way we give feedback to other people. This is one of the fascinating lessons we can explore with...
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The holiday season can be full of highs and lows for host families and exchange students alike. There’s the anticipation and joy...
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Several years ago a friend of mine decided to become a host mom to two exchange students. As a single woman she'd never had any...
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Two exchange students living with the same host family bring double the opportunity to learn about other cultures. This type of...
For most exchange students, October and November are the most difficult months of the exchange. Cultural differences that were...
New language. New customs. New foods. New family. New school. New rules. New friends. The list of things an exchange student...
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The exchange begins!After weeks or months of waiting, the exchange student is finally here.It is such an exciting time for both...
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