by iE-USA | Jun 19, 2017 | Hosting
iE Student Lukas Grimberg from Austria enjoyed every moment of his 5 month exchange at Bakersfield Christian High School, a place he was surprised to find he quickly felt at home! As an athletic student, Lukas thrived as part of both the tennis and soccer teams....
by iE-USA | Jun 13, 2017 | Hosting
Host parents Steve and Lynn Franko of Vassar, Michigan share their story of hosting a Spanish student named Javier – a decision that quite literally changed the course of their lives! Deciding to become IE host parents was not something we ever thought of doing...
by iE-USA | Jun 8, 2017 | Hosting
What does it mean to be a “family without borders”? For our host families, it means more than just being open-minded about other cultures – it means actually LIVING them! These families open up their innermost circle – their FAMILY unit –...
by iE-USA | May 29, 2017 | Hosting
This Memorial Day, our country takes a collective breath: a moment of quietude to honor, remember, and celebrate those who lost their lives in battle, leaving behind a mutual legacy of peace and protection. But as we look behind us in remembrance, so too must we look...
by iE-USA | May 26, 2017 | Hosting
What do we love about the local coordinator role? EVERYTHING! The students, the families, and the travel opportunities! Katie Gittins and Desirre Madrid talk about connection, relationship, and “bringing the world home.” “All these kids are awesome,...
by iE-USA | May 16, 2017 | Hosting
Have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes in student exchange? There are countless people working together to make the program run, and one of the most pivotal is the role of “Local Coordinator!” Most of our Local Coordinators discovered...
