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title: ICES Blog | Winter fun
description: Winter fun | This blog is our means of sharing what we love most—seeing exchange students, host families, and the global community growing closer together through youth exchange.  It’s also a way for us to do what we love to do—provide support to students and host families to help them have the best experience possible, and help those who are not (yet) an exchange student or host family understand why they should consider getting involved.
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## [Winter Break Bucket List](https://blog.icesusa.org/winter-break-bucket-list)

Winter break is here, and it's the perfect time to slow down from the school routine. With a few weeks off, you and your exchange...

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## [15 Fun Indoor Activities for Long Winter Evenings](https://blog.icesusa.org/15-fun-indoor-activities-for-long-winter-evenings)

Winter evenings offer a wonderful opportunity to slow down, enjoy cozy time indoors, and strengthen your bond with loved ones....

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