Can’t Host an Exchange Student All Year? Be a Welcome Family!
Like the idea of hosting an exchange student but can't commit to the whole year? Be a Welcome Family! ICES is looking for welcome families now.| blog.icesusa.org
Like the idea of hosting an exchange student but can't commit to the whole year? Be a Welcome Family! ICES is looking for welcome families now.| blog.icesusa.org
Host families are often surprised by just how much fun it is to bring the world into their homes.| blog.icesusa.org
In just 30 days, you can make a dream come true, make the world a better place, and add a whole lot of fun to your family, all while being a HERO!| blog.icesusa.org
Your student is here—or maybe they’re landing any day now. Either way, this fall kicks off a life-changing adventure for your family. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, you’ll probably scratch your head a few times—and that’s all part of the magic of hosting.| ICES Blog
Hosting a high school exchange student is the best. But...it can also get awkward. Don’t worry. Awkward moments are normal in the first weeks. The key question is: How can you navigate them? Let's see...| ICES Blog
Discover why late-summer hosting decisions create unforgettable experiences for families and exchange students. Learn the benefits of becoming a Welcome Family today.| blog.icesusa.org
Should empty nester parents host foreign exchange students? See what these students have to say about their experience living with empty nesters.| blog.icesusa.org
Considering hosting an exchange student? Don't let these 12 myths hold you back! Learn the truth about hosting, from age requirements to cultural adaptation, and open your heart and home to a life-changing experience.| blog.icesusa.org
For the last few months, you've probably felt mounting excitement about your upcoming exchange year in the United States. But now that it is actually time to leave, that excitement can easily turn into nerves.| ICES Blog
Considering hosting an exchange student? Perfect families aren't required, just open hearts and welcoming homes. Learn why any family can create unforgettable experiences.| blog.icesusa.org
Discover how hosting a high school exchange student can make you a global diplomat without leaving your home. Learn about the benefits of cultural exchange, breaking stereotypes, and fostering international bonds. Join the movement for peace and harmony.| blog.icesusa.org
Breaking the stereotype of the "ideal" host family for exchange students. Explore how diverse families can create enriching experiences. Embrace diversity and make a difference.| blog.icesusa.org
Learn about ways to make your exchange student feel welcome in your home.| blog.icesusa.org
Hosting a high school exchange student is an adventure. But how can you prepare to share your American culture in a way that feels fun, thoughtful, and welcoming?| ICES Blog
Open your door to an exchange student and make a lasting impact by fostering cultural understanding and connection. Learn how you can help build a more compassionate world.| blog.icesusa.org
Hosting an exchange student is an excellent way to foster empathy at home.| blog.icesusa.org
Read about ways to get your exchange student involved in the community and how this can help them adjust to their new home away from home.| blog.icesusa.org
If you’ve ever considered hosting a high school exchange student, you’ve probably asked yourself: Can we afford it? It’s a valid question—but maybe not the most important one.| ICES Blog
What if the most patriotic thing you could do this Fourth of July wasn’t waving a flag—but opening your front door?| ICES Blog
Discover how high schools across the U.S. welcome and support exchange students, fostering cultural diversity and creating unforgettable experiences.| blog.icesusa.org
Explore the cultural differences of being a teenager in Germany and hosting a German exchange student. Learn about school, social life, rules, communication, and more in this insightful guide. Subscribe now for valuable insights!| blog.icesusa.org
After the heartbreak of a hosting experience gone wrong, this wonderful family choose to try again--and again and again and again!| blog.icesusa.org
This true story of one single host mom from Texas who filled her empty nest with exchange students from China, South Korea and Brazil will warm your heart. Discover the reality of hosting an exchange student. Get advice from a veteran host mom.| blog.icesusa.org
This handy guide helps host families communicate expectations from Day One.| blog.icesusa.org
Being a host mom is educational, enriching, and fun! Here are a few reasons why I love it so much.| blog.icesusa.org
Explore a range of emotions you might feel after you say goodbye to your exchange student.| blog.icesusa.org
Discover a few ways to make it easier to say goodbye to your exchange student.| blog.icesusa.org
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.| blog.icesusa.org
Discover the real exchange student experience, including the highs, lows, and invaluable lessons learned during a year abroad.| blog.icesusa.org
Help your exchange student create meaningful closure by giving back to the community and reflecting on their cultural journey before they return home.| blog.icesusa.org
Seven signs that a high school exchange student is getting past culture shock.| blog.icesusa.org
Discover how hosting an exchange student can enrich your life with lasting memories, even if you're busy. Learn from a single mom's journey of welcoming diverse cultures into her home.| blog.icesusa.org
Exchange students from around the world share heartfelt messages and photos honoring their host moms for Mother’s Day. A touching tribute to the women who made them feel at home.| blog.icesusa.org
Discover the importance of youth exchange in today's world, fostering empathy, cultural understanding, and global citizenship through meaningful connections and shared experiences.| blog.icesusa.org
Discover how recent political changes impact high school exchange students and why hosting remains a valuable and safe opportunity for cultural exchange.| blog.icesusa.org
Easter in America offers high school exchange students a delightful mix of traditions, from egg dyeing and sunrise services to Easter Bunny photos and festive family gatherings.| blog.icesusa.org
Discover spring traditions from around the world through the eyes of exchange students and learn how to celebrate diverse customs with your host family.| blog.icesusa.org
Volunteering enriches exchange students' immersion in American culture, fostering community connections, understanding local issues, and experiencing diverse values and people firsthand.| blog.icesusa.org
Danish exchange student Klaudia Asmussen shares her transformative year in California, pursuing performing arts and finding inspiration and support from her host family and school community.| blog.icesusa.org
The Cherry Blossom festival is a celebration of spring magic. Discover ways to enjoy this festival in your own back yard.| blog.icesusa.org
Explore unique and fascinating Valentine's Day traditions from around the world, from Germany's lucky pigs to Brazil's festive parades and Finland's celebration of friendship. Summarize the main point of the 'blog text': The blog post highlights diverse and unique Valentine's Day traditions from various countries around the world, showcasing how different cultures celebrate love and romance in their own special ways.| blog.icesusa.org
A single mom's journey of hosting exchange students has enriched her family's life with global connections, fostering love, cultural understanding, and lifelong bonds across the world.| blog.icesusa.org
How is culture like an iceberg? Here is your guide to the culture iceberg!| blog.icesusa.org
Discover 25 fun and meaningful New Year's resolutions to bring more peace, cultural connection, and joy into your life in 2025.| blog.icesusa.org
Exchange students can't help but notice that Americans love their sports!| blog.icesusa.org
Homesickness is a normal part of adapting to life abroad. Here is how you can help your student.| blog.icesusa.org
Explore exchange students' and host families' favorite fall memories across the U.S., capturing vibrant autumn colors, cozy traditions, and unforgettable experiences.| blog.icesusa.org
Discover the heartwarming experiences and benefits of hosting an exchange student shared by host families. From creating connections to personal growth, hosting can be a rewarding and enriching experience.| blog.icesusa.org
