Category Archives: Hosting

Hello, my name is Joey, and I’m a German exchange student who was in the USA for a semester. About 4 and a half years ago, I took this one… Read more »

Exchange Student’s Family Opens Their Doors to American Hosts  Guest blog by Mindy O’Bannon, Host Mom in Houston The thing about taking a long-awaited trip abroad to experience another culture and all… Read more »

If “home is where the heart is,” then exchange students Johanna from Germany and Jade from South Africa have found new roots – and a new home – in a… Read more »

While many central Texans unwind during the last lazy days of summer, Teal Scott, an exchange student coordinator for iE-USA, is working overtime. “We have over 35 students left looking for a… Read more »

What is it like to add an exchange student to your family? How do they “fit in”? Host mom and Local Coordinator Pam Moore shares her story of building a… Read more »

We love stories from real life host families! Enjoy this interview with the Innes family, who have been a blessing to our program 3 times over! You have hosted three… Read more »

Famous last words, or the start of an epic adventure? Luckily for Kelly and Andy Feulner, it was the beginning of something great. “We don’t have kids of our own,… Read more »

This summer, two Illinois sisters who share a passion for FAMILY are teaming up!  One is pursuing a missional adoption, and the other works tirelessly to help high school exchange… Read more »

Why would a single parent of two teenage girls sign up to host an exchange student? Let’s hear from host mom Charlotte Powell to find out! Thanks for being here… Read more »

The 4th of July embodies so much of what we treasure as Americans: a celebration of our nation, our FREEDOMS, and our families. That’s what makes those sparklers shine all… Read more »