by Jaimee | Nov 20, 2024 | Blog, Hosting
At its core, Thanksgiving is all about reflecting on what we’re thankful for. Thank-fully, gratitude is a universal language, and this is the perfect season to share your own winter holiday traditions. One creative and thoughtful way to recognize Thanksgiving is...
by Jaimee | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog, Hosting
The days between September and November look a little different in every region of the U.S. Further north, you’ll see vibrant fall colors as temperatures drop and the leaves change color. Down south, the weather goes from hot to bearable, and the days get...
by Jaimee | Aug 15, 2024 | Blog, Students
Embarking on an exchange year is incredibly exciting. But those first few weeks of transitioning to a new culture, new language, and new home can be daunting for even the most adventurous students. It’s always helpful to get some advice from someone who’s...
by Jaimee | Aug 1, 2024 | Hosting, Travel
Sometimes it just takes one small nudge to make a life-changing decision. For Jennifer and Jessica Wolfe, it was a Facebook post from International Experience (IE) that got the ball rolling. “I saw an advertisement, and then I forwarded it over to Jess and said, ‘Hey,...
by Jaimee | Jul 11, 2024 | Blog, Students
For Pauline, 18, from Germany, getting to experience the inner workings of local government was the cherry on top of a successful exchange year in the U.S. Each year, Pauline’s host community in northeast Ohio selects a high school student to be ...
