Foreign Exchange program brings the world closer Clark County School District Newsroom Las Vegas, Nevada, September 15, 2017 What do Germany, Italy and Spain have in common? More than half of the foreign exchange students in the Clark County School District (CCSD) come from those countries. CCSD presently has 150 foreign exchange students attending 27 high schools throughout the … Read More
Thank you everyone who make this opportunity possible …
Thank you everyone who make this opportunity possible … Hello! My name is Alba and I’m going to talk you about the start of my American adventure: I am right now living one of the best moments in my life, “My American Experience” as an exchange student representing my country SPAIN 🇪🇸 💃🏼! On August 15th, 2017 when I … Read More
Slovakian Cheerleader
🇸🇰 Slovakian Cheerleader Sofia is a Slovak champion rhythmic gymnast, but for her exchange year in North Carolina she wanted to be a cheerleader. She had to tryout via video and was picked by a panel of judges as a varsity cheerleader for her high school. It was also necessary for her to leave home two weeks earlier … Read More
I was completely shocked with the results of the Dual Enrollment exams…
I was completely shocked with the results of the Dual Enrollment exams… … I had passed with one of the highest scores at Gate City High School! And at the same time, I am the first exchange student at Gate City High School who has ever tried to take these particular exams and has passed! The second surprise was … Read More
Thank you with all of my heart!
Thank you with all of my heart! One month ago we hugged goodbye to my lovely and brave daughter, Julie, who is now an Exchange student in Imlay City, Michigan, USA. She is under the wings of lovely Host mom Teresa – Thank you with all of my heart! Julie is very happy and very well and she already … Read More
An exciting two weeks in America surviving a hurricane
An exciting two weeks in America surviving a hurricane Exchange students, Mie and Madeleine have had an exciting two weeks in America surviving a hurricane. After two days of school, Mie and Madeleine spent the next day shopping and preparing for a Hurricane. They spend the night at home watching the heavy rain in Sugar Land (near Houston) as … Read More
Hurricane Harvey was a really a different kind of experience for me
Hurricane Harvey was a really different kind of experience for me … there’s typhoon in Shanghai, but never as serious as this. When I saw the hurricane warning at the beginning on the news, I didn’t pay too much attention on this, since the hurricane or typhoon in my impression is just nothing. But later I know I … Read More
Ti has been such a blessing …
Ti has been such a blessing … (text message from a host dad to the ICES Field Manager) We did a 15.50 mile bicycle ride on the Armstrong Trail yesterday. We went all the way to Lock & Dam #9 and back to our house. She’s excited as am I and Jing to take her to the Canadian side … Read More
I definitely do not regret going to the Orientation in LA
I definitely do not regret going to the Orientation in L.A. Before I went to my host family in Texas I decided to go on an orientation. We could choose between orientation in New York City or Los Angeles. My choice was Los Angeles. The flight was super long and I was extremely tired when I finally arrived in … Read More
Dream Will Come True as Long as I Don’t Quit
🇰🇷 Dream Will Come True as Long as I Don’t Quit! Before I talk about my experience in the U.S., I’d like to touch upon my life in Korea. I wasn’t known for my academic prowess when I was in Korea. I was just a run-of-the-mill average Korean student. My father was always on a business trip abroad. Due … Read More