We asked our academic program students three questions, and this is what Lago from Spain answered: Q 1. What is one challenge you have had to overcome during your exchange experience? Have to know good English to communicate with people. Q 2. What has been your favorite memory during your exchange experience? My favorite memory is when all the … Read More
Being an exchange student will open your mind…
Being an exchange student will open your mind… Hi, my name is Esther. I come from Vietnam. I am a senior in Wesleyan Christian School (WCS), Oklahoma. One of the subjects that I have to take while attending to WCS is Bible class which is also one of big challenges that I have ever had. Coming from a non-Christian … Read More
Letter from natural parents in Brazil
Letter from natural parents in Brazil It’s that time of the year- time to say ‘see you later’! We love this letter written from a Brazilian mother, Elisete Fogaça, to her son’s host family Larry Moore and Gwen Belk Moore in Alabama. Larry and Gwen hosted their daughter Natalie Fogaça 3 years ago and their son, Andrei Fogaça, this past … Read More
The world opened its doors for me
The world opened its doors for me (Student letter to the ICES Regional Director) Dear Donna, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for everything you have done for me! It’s crazy but I am leaving Springfield in 4 days, even though it feels like I just landed on the airport and met you and my host … Read More
My American Experience
My American Experience I will remember these ten months spent in America for the rest of my life. It is an amazing experience to have, going to a foreign country without anyone that you already know. You are all alone in a sense, but it is exactly because of this that you can have an amazing experience. Getting to … Read More
I highly recommend anyone thinking about hosting to DO IT!
I highly recommend anyone thinking about hosting to DO IT! WOW!!! This has been one of the Best experiences our family could have had with Aileen this past year! I learned a lot about myself and we learned a lot about being a family. We matched up perfectly! I never imagined doing something like this, but then I saw an … Read More
My exchange was one of the greatest years of my life
My exchange was one of the greatest years of my life My exchange experience has been unforgettable, and as it’s coming to a close it has made me realize exactly just how lucky and privileged I am with this opportunity. In Tampa, Florida, where I have spent my exchange I have met so many amazing people who I will … Read More
High School Graduation Speech
High School Graduation Speech by Alia, exchange student from Spain Here I was during my first month here in Molalla. I was so excited to finally call my grandma who I hadn’t talked to in such a long time. As I nervously dialed her phone number I couldn’t help but wonder what she would say. And much to my … Read More
One of the best days of my life
One of the best days of my life I have recently experienced one of the best days of my life. My day started at 4.40am with my alarm ringing. I got myself into show clothes which consists of jeans, shirt and boots. At 5.30am our school truck was ready to go with 7 students and a teacher. We were … Read More
Open the world up to students
Open the world up to students I have always been the type of school administrator that believes in providing my students every opportunity to explore the world. When you open the world up to students, then they have a better chance of fulfilling their dreams and contributing wonderful things to society. We can open the world up to a … Read More