Words cannot describe how thankful I am for my host family Not only they opened their door to me and accepted me in their beautiful home, they’ve also treated me like their own daughter, making me feel like part of the family. I couldn’t have asked for a better host family. Back in Italy I had only one sister, … Read More
We had 3 girls the same age living under one roof
“we had 3 girls the same age living under one roof” When I was asked to write a short letter sharing our experience with hosting a foreign exchange student, I was honored. Our experience was possibly not like many, as we didn’t expect to have our Helle [from Norway]. She was a surprise for us, but what a blessing … Read More
About a year ago I made a big decision…
“About a year ago I made a big decision” I decided to leave Slovakia and come to the United States for a new experience and to learn English. The only thing I didn’t know was that I would find a new life, friends and family here. The beginning of year was awesome. My host family made plans for me … Read More
High school, American style
High school, American style Sierra Star, Oakhurst, California, May 10, 2017 by Morgan Voorhis Three German teens, along with a student from Spain and Thailand spent their senior year in Oakhurst, attending Yosemite High. Thanks to their host families and new friends they made along the way, these students were exposed to a small slice of Americana. Yosemite High … Read More
Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market reusable bag design contest
Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market reusable bag design contest Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market, Atlanta, Georgia, April 17, 2017 Congratulations Ella! ICES exchange student, Ella from Sweden, won $1,000 for her art work for the Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market reusable bag design contest. Ella is living with her host family in the Atlanta metro area. READ FULL … Read More
Solveig, from Norway, has definitely become a part of the Shockley family
Solveig, from Norway, has definitely become a part of the Shockley family “She never really became homesick. It was almost like she had known us her whole life; she just fit right in! We are so happy that we chose her to come in to our home!” Solveig made all A’s last 6 weeks and Solveig has joined the … Read More
From the Swedish archipelago to the Californian desert
From the Swedish archipelago to the Californian desert Hi, my name is Hampus Lind, and I’m 17 years old, turning 18 in April. I’m from Sweden and right now I live in Ridgecrest, California. If you look up Ridgecrest on a map it’s going to look like a small town in the middle of nowhere; even though that is … Read More
“The experience of my life”
“The experience of my life” Hi, my name is Queralt and I’m an exchange student from Barcelona, Spain. I’ve been in America for four months. This time has been amazing, with a lot of new experiences and things to learn. I can definitely state that the American life is really different from my life in Spain. The most different … Read More
“I absolutely love my host family”
“I absolutely love my host family” My name is Signe, I am from Denmark and I am spending an exchange year in Minnesota. I live here in Farmington with my host family, The Sanborn´s. My host family are consisting of my host parents, my host sister and 3 host brothers. I absolutely love my host family. They are like … Read More
This exchange year has probably been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done but also definitely the most rewarding
This exchange year has probably been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done but also definitely the most rewarding Hi my name is Karoliina When I was 12 years old, I decided that I wanted to be an exchange student. I was mainly inspired by my dad but also by the idea of getting to know a new … Read More