Imagine: your family has decided to host an exchange student! (Exciting, right?!) As the idea becomes more concrete, you begin daydreaming about the possibilities! You eagerly jump on the student finder and start to scroll… Read more »
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This week as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr…. Read more »
It’s a new year! This is the time for new beginnings! For big plans, fresh starts, and maybe even a do-over or two. It means re-evaluating what was, and making… Read more »
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or administrator, you can play a roll in developing international awareness in your school! (And Exchange Students can help!) In our global economy, the 21st… Read more »
We hear it time and again: “Hosting has given our family so much!” This Christmas season we’re celebrating the lifelong journey enjoyed by BOTH exchange students and host families alike!… Read more »
The holidays should be “merry and bright,” but for many exchange students this time of year can be a real struggle. This year, try getting a little goofy to stay ahead of… Read more »
Amidst the cacophony of post-election chatter, one truth remains evident: America has much to gain from student exchange! Whatever else may be said about this historic election, one incredible side… Read more »
We talked to Roy Rolin, a 52 year old U.S. Air Force veteran. Roy and his wife Emily have hosted 10 exchange students in the last 9 years! “They’ve all… Read more »
Dear Host Family, Please be patient. I’m from another culture, so I don’t always know how to behave here. I’m still learning English, so I don’t always know what you’re… Read more »
An exchange student has been invited to have some fun on Halloween: but is it a cultural norm or a dangerous pitfall? Exchange students might find themselves struggling to navigate peer… Read more »