Travels Around the World On Thursday, the First Graders of Burlington Elementary School had the amazing opportunity of traveling around the world through the experiences of three high school exchange students. Minji from South Korea, Lisa from Denmark, and Cecilia from Brazil, broadened the world for the first graders as they learned about the countries and cultures of these … Read More
Having a sister
Having a sister With my American host family I gained something I thought I would never have – a sister. Back in my country it was only me and my younger brother and I’ve always wanted to know what is “sisterhood“ like. This little dream came true as I joined the Bennet’s family. First of all, we were sharing … Read More
She was always there for us…
She was always there for us… “She was always there for us, she was an amazing helper, and I knew I could trust her with everything. It was really nice to have her by our side during the amazing experience.” Natalia, Spain 🇪🇸 ICES exchange student
Our Exchange Experience
Our Exchange Experience We decided to bring our first foreign exchange student into our home in March of 2017. Initially there was some hesitation with the idea. After meeting with the local coordinator, we signed up to be a welcome family. After reviewing profiles of many worthy students, we narrowed our selection and ultimately settled on a young man … Read More
What do the Vegas Golden Knights and my Exchange Students have in common?
What do the Vegas Golden Knights and my Exchange Students have in common? Everything! What a year to come to Vegas as an Exchange Student! We have a new hockey team, the Vegas Golden Knights who took first place in the Pacific Division and are currently in the NHL (National Hockey League) Stanley Cup Playoffs (after winning Round … Read More
I have the best host family anyone could ever imagine
I have the best host family anyone could ever imagine Exactly 6 months ago, I came to the US to start my exchange year. I was so excited that I thought I wouldn’t be homesick or miss anything at all in Germany. And when I was at the airport with my family, that made me realize that I’m going to … Read More
Aloha from Hawaii!
Aloha from Hawaii! A few weeks ago, I, Annika, packed my suitcase and flew from Las Vegas to Honolulu, Hawaii. I flew alone, but as soon as I arrived, I made new friends with all the other exchange students in my Hawaii trip. The first thing you hear when you arrive is‚ “Aloha!”, doesn’t that sound like a dream … Read More
This is an opportunity to live your best life
This is an opportunity to live your best life When people asked me before embarking on this incredible journey, if I was scared, the first fear I mentioned was not fitting into my host family, which is, to my understanding, one of the worries every student has. You are literally hopping on a plane, perhaps even for the first … Read More
Silva experiences Akron life
Silva experiences Akron life The Sentinel, Rochester, Indiana, April 11, 2018 Dateline: Akron by Leah Sanders / Staff Writer Samara Silva had a long way to travel to Tippecanoe Valley High School. Sure the distance the 17-years-old takes every day from where she is living in Akron to the school is not that far. Yet if Silva wished to … Read More
I have learned so much about myself
I have learned so much about myself When I left home, I had to leave my comfort zone. Say goodbye to my everyday life in Denmark and start a completely new life for 10 months. Saying I was nervous would be an understatement, I was terrified. But I knew that I was going to have the year of my … Read More