“I am so grateful for this opportunity …” On our yearly incentive trip with ICES in Belgium, I was very lucky to meet up with two of my very first students when I was a Local Coordinator for them. These two young lady’s showed us around for the day in Bruges. My husband (and local coordinator) Tim and I … Read More
One thing that made my semester really special is my host family
One thing that made my semester really special is my host family My name is Lea and I am from Germany from a city called Leverkusen. I am spending one semester abroad in America. I am living with my wonderful host family in Atlanta Georgia for 5 months. There are many things that have made my semester very special, … Read More
Brazilian Vitoria Hahn loves discovering new things
Brazilian Vitoria Hahn loves discovering new things The Eclipse, Kearlsley, Michigan, November 30, 2016 by Haylie Brooks / Reporter ICES exchange student Vitoria Hahn expresses a love for discovering new things and seeing the world from different points of view. Hahn is from Porto Alegre, Brazil. There she lives with her father Oscar, mother Giovana, and younger brother Bernardo. … Read More
Little did I know how exciting and rewarding my life would become
Little did I know how exciting and rewarding my life would become ‘What a difference a year makes’ is perhaps a trite and over-used expression in America but oh so true in my life! Last year, some time late in February, I received what I thought was an unusual call from a very jolly man (George Barley) asking me … Read More
The most exciting time of my life
The most exciting time of my life Hey, my name is Lea, I am from Germany and I am spending an exchange semester in Georgia, close to Atlanta. I live here with my host parents, my two host sisters and my two ‘host dogs’. I really love my host family, because they are just amazing and so it didn’t … Read More
Hi my name is Abbey
Hi my name is Abbey I’m an Australian student that participated in the American exchange program. I recently embarked on a journey of a life time to America. I was very excited and also extremely nervous to start my exchange program in Pennsylvania, but reflecting back on my trip I am so glad I did it. Whilst on exchange … Read More
From the view of a Local Coordinator
From the view of a Local Coordinator I would first like to say I am not biased at ALL, however, I work with some of the most wonderful, caring and loving people in Teresa Kelly and Kim Shreve. I joined ICES under the supervision of Teresa Kelly, Field Manager in WV who so happens to be under Kim Shreve, … Read More
“It will help change my life for ever”
“It will help change my life for ever” “My name is Ermiyas, but everyone calls me “Eli”. I am 18 years, l and come from Ethiopia. I have two brothers and my Mom back home. I am from a poor family. I have had a really good time here in the US so far. I love soccer, even though … Read More
“One of the most rewarding things that our family has done”
“one of the most rewarding things that our family has done” When our family hosted our first student 13 years ago we had no idea of what kind of impact it would have on our lives. Over the years we have hosted 14 students now. Each student having their own amazing talents. Being able to have an impact on … Read More
“It has been one of my best experiences in my life”
“It has been one of my best experiences in my life” Hello, My name is Samuel and I am an exchange student with ICES in West Virginia. I have been in America for two months and it has been one of my best experiences in my life. I live in a family with my host-dad, mom and brother. We … Read More