“Rockin Around the Christmas Tree” Seven ICES exchange students from Brazil, Finland, Italy, Spain and Germany recently participated in the Weihnachts Parade in Boerne, TX. The theme was Rockin Around the Christmas Tree. The students were decorated in battery powered tiny Christmas lights and Santa hats and handed out candy canes while walking in the parade. The Weihnachts Parade … Read More
Playing soccer in the high school team
Playing soccer in the high school team All the experience lived here was very cool and fun. I met many nice people and had a lot of fun, besides the great language learning and about life. My host family was very important at all times improving my experience. I have seen incredible places that will always remain in my … Read More
It’s an unforgettable experience
It’s an unforgettable experience One of the first days of my experience in the United States my family took me to the beach. It was a very fun day. We played with the sand and race each other. Also, I started to grit on very well with all my host siblings. This year is being exciting. And why should … Read More
Louisiana family welcomes exchange student from Slovakia
Louisiana family welcomes exchange student from Slovakia KPLC, Lake Charles, Louisiana, November 11, 2018 by Shelby Trahan / author One student at South Beauregard High School is more than 5,000 miles from home. The International Cultural Exchange Services allows students from across the world to leave home and travel to another country. “I really hope you enjoy this short video … Read More
What a blessing Plai has been
What a blessing Plai has been I have to tell you what a blessing Plai has been. She is a truly honest and thoughtful girl. On Halloween she was getting ready to go trick or treating. I had bought her and my granddaughter Bri some footed PJs at a yard sale. Plai decided to wear hers Halloween night. She … Read More
I had concerns that as empty nesters we’d be boring for Bill
I had concerns that as empty nesters we’d be boring for Bill Our initial plan was to serve as a welcome family, but once we had Bill as a guest in our home it didn’t feel right to bring it up… he was sweet, smart, hard working, curious, funny, thoughtful. He loved his room, our home, and seemed genuinely … Read More
So proud of this small school
So proud of this small school Hello there! Here is a recent photo from this week that made me so proud of this small school. The school surprised the exchange students over the weekend by putting up each of their flags in the cafeteria. We have a school that share a cafeteria with Preschool to 12th grade. It’s created … Read More
One of the best experiences in my whole life!
One of the best experiences in my whole life! We went to Cedar Point with ICES, our local coordinators and 13 other foreign exchange students. This was one of the best experiences in my whole life! And I’m not kidding hehehhe. Meeting new people from other countries is a such good experience and when you all get friends, doing … Read More
What greater joy is there than making a dream come true?
What greater joy is there than making a dream come true? I knew the very moment who I would choose to be my very first student to host when I read his story and heard him speak of his dream to come to America. What greater joy is there than making a dream come true? This experience has been … Read More
He always greets his biggest fan
he always greets his biggest fan The last regular season soccer game for this Senior! What a rewarding experience. Like every game, he always greets his biggest fan, Miley, his host sister. Daniel is an exchange student from Germany 🇩🇪 Attends United Local High School Living with the Pitts family in Lisbon, Ohio Share