by iE-USA | Sep 6, 2016 | Hosting
Each summer, IE sends a select group of American teens and host siblings to Germany for three weeks. As a short-term cultural experience (with no language requirement!), the German Immersion Program is a fantastic way to further the goal of cultural connection and...
by iE-USA | Aug 30, 2016 | Hosting
They’re HERE!!! (Now what?!) Your student has been planning this exchange for months (if not years!) and NOW, at long last, it has finally arrived! And while some students will “take off running” with friends and activities, most will need a little...
by iE-USA | Aug 16, 2016 | Hosting
In addition to the simple FUN of hosting, student exchange serves a far bigger purpose. These passionate students, who are so eager to experience our heritage and to share their own, can be good medicine for a world torn by terror. In recent weeks, all eyes have...
by iE-USA | Aug 2, 2016 | Hosting
What does hosting an exchange student REALLY look like? You might be surprised to find that IE students don’t need a lot of possessions, excursions, or special treatment. What DO they need? They need YOU! A warm, supportive “home away from home.” A...
by iE-USA | Jul 26, 2016 | Hosting
Expecting an exchange student? You might be feeling the normal “pre-arrival jitters” as you anticipate the beginning of this adventure! But no matter how long you’ve been preparing, your student has been imagining this moment for far longer! After...
