by iE-USA | Nov 9, 2016 | Hosting
We talked to Roy Rolin, a 52 year old U.S. Air Force veteran. Roy and his wife Emily have hosted 10 exchange students in the last 9 years! “They’ve all been very different in their own way,” says Rolin, “and it’s given us a unique experience every time.” (Pictured...
by iE-USA | Nov 1, 2016 | Hosting
Dear Host Family, Please be patient. I’m from another culture, so I don’t always know how to behave here. I’m still learning English, so I don’t always know what you’re saying. I’m a teenager, so I don’t always make the best choices – even if I really think I’m...
by iE-USA | Oct 26, 2016 | Hosting
An exchange student has been invited to have some fun on Halloween: but is it a cultural norm or a dangerous pitfall? Exchange students might find themselves struggling to navigate peer expectations, but you can help! Discuss some common teen activities and talk about...
by iE-USA | Oct 18, 2016 | Hosting
Autumn in America can be a magical time for an exchange student, bringing ample opportunities to experience American-born traditions! Halloween, corn mazes, football games, pumpkin pie, hayrides, you name it! Whether you’re new to the U.S. or simply looking...
by iE-USA | Oct 4, 2016 | Hosting
Many families assume the best time to host a student is when they have at least one teenage child in the home. “We’ll think about hosting when our kids are older.” But, truth be told, many families enjoy the “older sibling” dynamic that...
by iE-USA | Sep 27, 2016 | Hosting
It’s been several years since exchange student Mareike ventured from Germany to the U.S., but the memories she made with her one-of-a-kind host grandmother still tug at her heart every day. Is hosting just boarding a student for a year? Far from it. The family...
