Studying Abroad Changed my Perspective on Life I would highly recommend that anyone who is tired of doing the same thing that everyone else is doing, go on an exchange year. I’ve always loved to travel so when I had the opportunity to live somewhere I couldn’t wait. I started off my year living in Orimattila, a small town about … Read More
Amazing opportunity to experience another culture
Amazing opportunity to experience another culture On June of 2019 I took a voyage to Sardina, Italy. I’m extremely grateful to have been given the opportunity to travel across the world. Most people my age barely leave their state let alone the country. My experience with International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES) was great. Mark A. was very helpful for my … Read More
My exchange so far in Argentina
My exchange so far in Argentina My journey started on February 9th when I left Oregon for Argentina. I had never been out of the country before, so I was very excited, and a little nervous. My first stop in South America was Santiago, Chile. That was completely nerve wracking for me because I knew very little Spanish, and almost … Read More
The Gallivanting Gringa
The Gallivanting Gringa ICES outbound exchange student Elisa from Oregon decided to have her exchange experience in Ecuador, South America. And she is documenting the exchange year on her own web blog “The Gallivanting Gringa” at https://gallivantinggringa.blogspot.com. Read Elisa’s amazing story from Ecuador and inspire other U.S. teenagers to take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore the world … … Read More
ICES Outbound Student returns from Ecuador
ICES Outbound Student returns from Ecuador ICES Outbound Alumni Sean from Cassville, Wisconsin recently returned from his semester abroad in Ecuador. Sean is a senior in High School and decided to spend the first semester of his senior year as an exchange student. Sean originally expressed interest in a semester in Brazil but ultimately decided that Ecuador was the best … Read More
These experiences will always be with you…
These experiences will always be with you… “The ICES Study Abroad program is an excellent way to get out into the world, see new things, and meet new people. These experiences will always be with you and you will meet people who will forever be part of your life.” Katie 🇺🇸 ICES exchange student from the United States Studied in … Read More
“I’m really glad I decided to study here for a year”
“I’m really glad I decided to study here for a year” “It will be so great to get to go back home and know something a little more about a different country. Being able to speak another language is such a great advantage. And it’s also great to know more about other cultures, instead of just reading about the country … Read More
This program placed me with an amazing host family
This program placed me with an amazing host family My student exchange organization took time to learn about me so that they could find a perfect match for me during my time studying abroad. From the every beginning they answered all my questions and made my parents feel safe sending off to another country. This program placed me with an … Read More