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My dreams truly came true   My exchange year is the best experience of my life till now. There are many memories what I have made during my exchange year in the States, but the best were from Disneyworld, Orlando. My host family and I were spending a lot of time to prepare all things that we needed to have … Read More

We have a relationship for life   The time is running so fast. I can’t believe that my American adventure is already half way over. When I decided to do exchange I was excited but also little scared. Who would not be if he is so far from home? However, since the first minute here I loved it. It is … Read More

I’m literally living a dream   Hi, my name is Samara and I’m a 17 years old girl from Brazil. My experience in America has been amazing! I’m literally living a dream. Everyone knows that is hard get used to a new culture in another country especially when you’re “alone”, but I can tell for sure that all the struggles … Read More

Unbelievable Experience in Minnesota!   Could you tell how lucky I am? – Minnesota, not a really known state around the world. Cold, cloudy, snowy… but there it was, The Super Bowl LII. Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots, but pretty sad that the Vikings couldn’t make it… It has been a game that I always wanted to watch. I … Read More

We’re in the middle of something most people could only dream about   It very clear to me that we’re all just searching for something “perfect”. Sadly, the pursuit of happiness, makes us blind. We forget how much we really have. I’m guilty myself. We start taking things for granted, because life’s filled with new and breathtaking opportunities. And these … Read More

Studying abroad for a year changes you in multiple ways   My experience started long time ago, with the idea of studying abroad. From there my mom and I began a huge process of applications and medical insurances. The effort was big but it drove me into this crazy year. The biggest emotion was when I just got off the … Read More

My experience has made me realize how important family is   Hi, my name is Capucine. I moved to America 7 months ago to live a new experience and to discover a new culture and language. My time here in Florida, has been amazing so far. I’ve been in a great host family and a great school. I’ve done lots … Read More

I’ll always cherish my experience   I’m Luís, 16 years old, from Brazil. I was an exchange student for a semester in southwestern Wisconsin, where the Burbach’s welcomed me in their family. I am very grateful for them, ICES and World Study for the wonderful experience I had in the USA since the day I arrived. Even though my host … Read More

  That year as an exchange student was critical and consisted of many personal milestones   I became an exchange student to the U.S from South Korea in 2005 when I was 16 years old in high school. For the program I enrolled as a J-1 visitor, I had little control as to where I wanted to be placed in … Read More

One of the greatest experiences of my life   So this is Christmas And what have you done Another year over And a new one just begun… (John Lennon)   Christmas is over, however for me it was very special and symbolic just like the timeless song by John Lennon. Not only it meant the break of the previous and … Read More