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 ...
by Jaimee | Jun 24, 2024 | Hosting
How do you share your America? For many families in the U.S., the Fourth of July is a time to come together and celebrate with fireworks, sparklers, and red-white-and-blue treats. But it doesn’t have to be summertime to celebrate what makes your corner of the...
by Jaimee | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog, Hosting
Mother’s Day may have come and gone, but we’re always grateful for the amazing host moms and mother figures that make our work possible. By taking the leap and inviting an international exchange student into their families, each host mom will . . . Enrich...
