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...
Tags: Cultural Exchange, Holidays, Youth Exchange,
Americans love shopping… but they love sales even more. The biggest sales event of the year happens on Black Friday and Cyber...
The pumpkins are not yet gone, the air smells like cinnamon, and suddenly the world is sparkling again. November has arrived —...
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The honeymoon phase is over, your daily routine feels—well, routine—and suddenly that “new country excitement” has worn off....
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So, you're about to begin your high school exchange year in the United States. If you've watched American teen movies, you're...
Hosting a high school exchange student is the best. But...it can also get awkward. Don’t worry. Awkward moments are normal in the...
I’ve been a coordinator for exchange students for over 20 years, and let me tell you—if I had a nickel for every amazing host...
For the last few months, you've probably felt mounting excitement about your upcoming exchange year in the United States. But now...
Hosting a high school exchange student is an adventure. But how can you prepare to share your American culture in a way that...
Tags: Host Families, Cultural Exchange, Youth Exchange,
What if the most patriotic thing you could do this Fourth of July wasn’t waving a flag—but opening your front door?
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Saying goodbye to an exchange student usually happens in a flurry of activity: end of school, beginning of summer, planning...
Before starting my exchange year, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I had heard countless stories from former...
