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Autumn in the U.S. is a season of vibrant colors, cozy traditions, and unforgettable experiences. Fall offers countless moments...


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Tags: Cultural Exchange, Exchange Student, Student Experience

What’s one of the biggest challenges for exchange students? Making friends in a brand-new environment. As a host family, you have...


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Tags: Cultural Exchange, Student Support, Host an exchange student,

Hosting a high school exchange student is an exciting, rewarding experience, filled with new adventures and challenges. Your...


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As Mother’s Day draws near, let’s take a moment to honor the remarkable host moms who extend boundless love and support to teens...


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Tags: Exchange Student, Holidays, Host mom,

I am going to describe to you one basic day in my life as an American student. I hope you will enjoy it!


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Tags: Cultural Exchange, Exchange Student, Student Experience

Students from Hong Kong have a unique eastern-western point of view. So, what happens when they come to the USA? How do they see...


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Tags: Culture Shock, Host an exchange student, Student Experience,

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,

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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Tags: Cultural Exchange, Host an exchange student, Student Experience

American.  It's a word that means different things to different people.  For exchange students, experiencing all things American is...


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Tags: Student Experience, Photo Contest

By ICES On May 6, 2022

Host Moms are the Best!

Moms everywhere work hard to care for their families while providing love and encouragement. Host moms take that to another level...


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Tags: Cultural Exchange, Youth Exchange, Host mom,

Congratulations to Paula Martinez Martinez for being chosen as the ICES April Student of the Month! Paula is from Madrid, Spain...


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Tags: Student of the Month, Reasons to host, Student Experience

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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Tags: Host an exchange student, Student Experience, cultural immersion

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