by iE-USA | Mar 21, 2018 | Hosting
When 16 year old Johanna from Austria boarded a plane for America, she knew she was in for an adventure! But she never could have guessed how quickly a town called Lucas, TX – with the warmth of her host family and the energy of Lovejoy High School – would...
by iE-USA | Mar 1, 2018 | Hosting
What comes to mind when you think of foreign exchange students? Is it cobblestone streets winding through quaint European cities? Is it foreign languages, or interesting international cuisine? To be sure, INTERNATIONAL is what we’re all about – but as a...
by iE-USA | Feb 9, 2018 | Hosting
How many international guests is “too many”? If you’re the Kitzmiller family, there’s no such thing! Carolyn Kitzmiller has worked with exchange students for 7 years, and during this time her family has hosted countless students. “I do it...
by iE-USA | Feb 2, 2018 | Hosting
In case you hadn’t noticed, the Super Bowl is kind of a big deal. (ha!) As a national icon of connection and camaraderie (and, oh yeah – FOOTBALL!) families across the nation gather to eat delicious snack food and critique the much anticipated commercials...
by iE-USA | Jan 26, 2018 | Hosting
Burnt River may have only 15 students, but this tiny western high school in Eastern Oregon has become an unlikely hub of global interaction, growth, and discovery. And since life in this small town revolves primarily around agriculture, it’s fitting that a small...
by iE-USA | Jan 19, 2018 | Hosting
Embarking on a new adventure can feel a little daunting, and sometimes downright scary. This is true of exchange students waiting to set foot on American soil, but it can also be true of host parents, anxiously awaiting the arrival of a new family member! Host mom Sue...
