The process of making a quilt Santiago’s host mom has sent us the story when Santiago undertook the project of redecorating his bedroom (with his host family’s permission) to make it his own. “The entire thing started when he asked if he could paint his room. I said of course, if he was able to do the work. He is … Read More
You’d better live, discover and feel it yourself
You’d better live, discover and feel it yourself While my brothers were going to their big destinations for their exchange year, my nine-year-old self was thinking: “Wow! What a fantasy I can’t wait another second to get on the plane and go enjoy the best year of my life”. In the beginning, I didn’t know what to expect, I … Read More
Our Experience with Foreign Exchange Students Through ICES
Our Experience with Foreign Exchange Students Through ICES This is the third school year my family has hosted foreign exchange students. We were a bit hesitant about it at first because we had no experience parenting teenagers (we have three children under 8), but we wanted to support the program at the school where I teach, and we thought it … Read More
Getting to know the American culture
Getting to know the American culture This is my third month in America and I can’t believe how fast it’s going. I am having wonderful time and I already have a lot of experiences. When I came to USA during the pandemic, I was expected that I would definitely have a different experience than students from previous years. I … Read More
ICES students experience Halloween
ICES students experience Halloween On the night of October 31st, Halloween takes place, one of the most emblematic and “terrifying” traditions that you will endure during your school year in the USA. ICES students experience first-hand the fun and unique custom of “Halloween” in the United States, an event to remember. “Pumpkin picking” Collecting pumpkins on the days leading … Read More
She jumped right in and tackled the challenges
She jumped right in and tackled the challenges Yanina is our foreign exchange student form Langquaid, Germany. She has been living with our family in Westville, Indiana for about three months and has been nothing short of a blessing to our lives. Although she missed a week of school, she jumped right in and tackled the challenges of e-learning. She … Read More
The perfect example of what an exemplary exchange student should encompass
The perfect example of what an exemplary exchange student should encompass Martina is a 17 year old, bright young lady here for a semester from Italy. Like many exchange students, she was quite homesick when she first came to her Host Family. She quickly opened up to them about her feelings. Because of this, they were able to immediately intervene … Read More
Luca fits into our family beautifully
Luca fits into our family beautifully Luca is an absolute gem to have around. She does amazing in school and we never have to prompt her to do homework. She has received lots of excellent feedback from her English teacher stating how amazing she is doing. She is also on the school cheer team and her coach loves having her … Read More
To say we have been impressed is an understatement
To say we have been impressed is an understatement This has been our first exchange student 2020 and to say we have been impressed is an understatement. Pol from Barcelona Spain is making his parents and Country proud. This young gentleman was sent across the globe during a pandemic to the unknown and has embraced every opportunity !!!! He is … Read More
AMERICAN HALLOWEEN
AMERICAN HALLOWEEN As exchange students, we get to see and experience a lot of new things we had never before. Despite of the virus being in the air, Halloween, an American typical holiday, is something that nothing would deprive of us and is about to occur this Saturday, October 31. Americans, and especially my host dads, love this spooky … Read More