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Saying Goodbye to Your Exchange Student: How Host Families Can Prepare (and Cope)
For thousands of host families across the U.S., saying goodbye to an exchange student can have the opposite effect – marking the end of a year that felt anything but temporary.
Beat the Winter Blues: Winter & Spring Ideas for Host Families
After the holidays are over, it can be hard for an international teenager to get back to their routine. Learn how host families can beat the winter blues with their exchange student.
How to Keep Your Exchange Student Active and Engaged During the Holidays
Start thinking of ways to incorporate your student into your host family holiday activities.
What is Culture Shock? A Guide to Help Your Exchange Students Get Comfortable in the U.S.
Flying many hours on a plane. Getting in a car with people they just met. Moving into an unfamiliar house in an equally unfamiliar area. It would be a lot... keep reading
How to Help Your Exchange Student Get Around
Host families are expected to help their international student arrange transportation. But don’t worry – this doesn't mean you must drive your student wherever they want to go!
#CIEEHostFamilyAdvice: Preparing for Arrival
We might have over 70 years of experience in international exchange, but our host families are the real exports! Every month, we ask our community to share with us their... keep reading
Cultural Adjustment: Understanding What Your Student Feels
In past installments of the host family newsletter, we have provided tips and advice to help you manage cultural adjustment issues during the holidays; now, we would like to tackle... keep reading