by iE-USA | Jan 12, 2018 | Hosting
When Tina and Thomas McNeil agreed to welcome 16 year old Diego from Spain into their home, they knew it meant more than housing a guest: they were adding a member of the family! Host brothers Tate and Troy even agreed to share a room so that Diego could have his own....
by iE-USA | Jan 5, 2018 | Hosting
JANUARY – it’s 30 days packed with new resolutions, goals, dreams and commitments! An entire month of “I’m ready!” and “this is the year!” and “let’s DO this!” But as hasty resolutions fall by the wayside, we...
by iE-USA | Dec 20, 2017 | Hosting
No matter where we come from, what we look like or what language we speak, holiday traditions are sure to take a central role in our cultural identity. That’s what’s so special about sharing life with an exchange student during this time of year! Host...
by iE-USA | Dec 12, 2017 | Hosting
Local Coordinators are truly the unsung heroes of student exchange: they find host families, mentor students, and offer seamless support throughout the exchange year. The gift they give students and families during this time is priceless! But it doesn’t end...
by iE-USA | Nov 21, 2017 | Hosting
We hear story after story of lives radically altered because of ONE simple decision: to study abroad as an exchange student. When a family opens their home to host, they’re not just welcoming a student, they’re also opening the door to endless...
by iE-USA | Nov 16, 2017 | Hosting
The long flight from Germany is over. Henrik’s smiling host family has collected his luggage, and in the quiet of his room he unpacks old relics into his new life. But what happens next? We often talk about the benefit of exchange for the students. Next,...
