Host Family

The content placed in the 'Host Family' category are blogs and articles that contain valuable tips, entertaining stories, and important information that anyone hosting a student, or interested in hosting a student, can enjoy reading.
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Preparing for Exchange: Marcus & The Millers

With exchange students and host families around the world eagerly awaiting their opportunity to experience cultural exchange, we decided to catch up with one of our incoming students and host families to get a glimpse of how they’re preparing for next year’s program and how virtual connections have already helped…

Thanksgiving table with exchange student

A Seat at the Table: 5 Thanksgiving Traditions to Share with Your Student

For many international exchange students, few holidays feel more quintessentially “American” than Thanksgiving. Many Thanksgiving traditions revolve around cultural mainstays like football and comfort food, leading many international students to feel particularly excited about experiencing Thanksgiving with their American host family. What are the types of experiences international students look…