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...
Does your schedule ever leave you feeling like you're running around like a chicken with your head cut off? Like your house is ...
Tags: Host Families, Youth Exchange, Host an exchange student,
If you're wondering whether it's still safe to host a high school exchange student in today's political climate, you're not...
Tags: Youth Exchange, Host an exchange student, U.S. Government
My name is Klaudia Ecklon Asmussen, and I’m 16 years old. I’m an exchange student from Denmark, spending an incredible year in...
