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September 21, 2018  |  By Karen Hewell

5 Important Tips for Living with an American Host Family

You’ve packed your bags, bought your plane ticket and may have even started saying your goodbyes to friends and family — but the international exchange adventure is just beginning. Before you know it, you’ll be spending a big part of your day with brand new family members with different traditions, beliefs, and preferences than yours. […]

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September 14, 2018  |  By Karen Hewell

5 Ways to Help Your Student Overcome Homesickness

A semester or year spent living overseas as a teen elicits plenty of emotions — excitement, anticipation, and wonder just to name a few. That said, some level of discomfort and even sadness is inevitable when an exchange student embarks on an extended trip so far from home. Helping your student adapt to and embrace […]

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September 3, 2018  |  By Karen Hewell

Beyond the Classroom — The Unexpected Lessons Learned During Cultural Exchange

Virtually every international student comes to the United States with some idea of their goals academically. After all, studying abroad is still very much that — spending time in an American classroom, learning alongside other teens and receiving grades just like a normal high-schooler. But for cultural exchange students, the lessons learned during a semester or […]

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August 24, 2018  |  By Karen Hewell

How Studying Abroad in High School Can Unlock Future Opportunity

There are plenty of reasons to spend a semester or year living and studying abroad, from learning about new cultures to forging lasting relationships with people all around the world. But for many teens and their families, studying abroad is a very big step both emotionally and financially. Many stop and wonder: will studying abroad […]

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August 22, 2018  |  By Karen Hewell

Should You Study Abroad? 8 Signs You’d Make a Great Exchange Student

New food, new people, a new environment… nearly all of us enjoy trying something “new” on vacation. Whether you’re a beach bum or an outdoor enthusiast, just about everyone enjoys ditching their daily routine and doing something out of the ordinary every once in a while. But for some especially adventurous people, just a few […]

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August 17, 2018  |  By Karen Hewell

Tips and Tricks for Cultural Exchange in the Digital Age

Only a decade or two ago, international travel and cultural exchange looked very different than it does today. While handwritten letters and the occasional phone call used to be the preferred method for international communication, nowadays technology like Skype and Facetime allows exchange students to have face-to-face conversations with family and friends back home virtually […]

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August 9, 2018  |  By Karen Hewell

Why Does International Education Matter? The ISE Perspective

Only a decade or two ago, the concept that students could interact with their peers from around the world on a regular basis was hardly feasible. But with the rise of social media and communication technologies like Skype and WhatsApp, modern students are more connected to the world around them than ever before. With that, […]

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July 23, 2018  |  By Karen Hewell

Should You Host Another Exchange Student? 5 Reasons Families Host Again and Again

Whether you are just wrapping up your latest hosting experience or are getting ready to host your very first, you might already be thinking: “Should I host another exchange student?” Opening your home to a foreign student is a hugely rewarding experience for families and individuals across the United States. With ISE alone, more than […]

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July 19, 2018  |  By Karen Hewell

How You and Your Family Have the Power to Make a Global Difference

Deciding to host an exchange student is a tough decision to make — perhaps one of the most impactful decisions you’ll ever make for your family. Doing so will not only provide an enriching experience for a young person looking to explore the world, but it will likely open the hearts and minds of your […]

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July 17, 2018  |  By Karen Hewell

Can I Get Paid to Host an Exchange Student? — J1 vs F1 Exchange Programs for Host Families

Each year, thousands of international students travel to the US to experience American culture and academics on J1 and F1 visas. J1 and F1 visa programs all serve a similar purpose: to connect people and cultures from around the world. There are plenty of reasons to host an exchange student — from having a rich cultural […]

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