by Jaimee | Sep 18, 2026 | Blog, Students, Travel
One of the things we love most about connecting international exchange students with host families across the U.S.? Every corner of this country has something unique to offer! From the East Coast to the West Coast, the North and the South, and everything in between,...
by Jaimee | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog, Hosting
Ben and Natalie Blackmon of Clarksville, Tennessee never planned to become host parents. Natalie had been a Local Coordinator with International Experience for over four years, spending that time supporting high school exchange students throughout their time in the...
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 | May 30, 2024 | Blog, Students
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,...
