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...
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,...
The iE-USA Student Recognition Awards recognize students for their outstanding achievements in Academics, Athletics, Community, Volunteering, and as iE Ambassadors. Students currently on exchange in the U.S. were nominated by their host families, Local Coordinators,...
The end of the school year can be an emotional time for both exchange students AND their host families. It can be tempting to avoid thinking about the hard goodbyes that the next few weeks will bring. Not to mention that between tests, ceremonies, get-togethers, and...
When you think about your ideal summer vacation, what do you see? Close your eyes and picture . . . Beautiful beach views from the Palacio de la Magdalena A stroll through the picturesque village of Setenil de las Bodegas Breathing in the fresh air in a picturesque...