We are reaching the three month mark into our hosting adventure. The excitement and newness of it all has worn off, routine has settled in, and unexpected challenges have began...keep reading
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Meet the Eikenhout family, from Michigan! This year, Emily and her family are hosting Magdalena from the Czech Republic. Check out Emily's video, to learn more about the beginning of...keep reading
On our student's 4th week with us, I pointed out the milestone by saying "Happy Month-a-versary!" To which she answered, "Really? it feels like its been forever!" We both smiled...keep reading
Hello and Welcome. Our names are Sean and Amanda Ironmonger and this is our first time hosting a foreign exchange student. We have been looking forward to this for many...keep reading
CIEE High School USA participants are not allowed to drive. As such, host families are responsible for helping their international students get to and from school and extracurricular activities. However,...keep reading
This year, the Flynn family from Missouri hosted Haoyu from China! Here's a look at all of the fun they've been having: We have gone ziplining, visited Kansas City, Abilene...keep reading
For Host Family Appreciation Week, we reached out to our Local Coordinators and asked them what host families mean to them, and why host families make such a difference in...keep reading
For Host Family Appreciation Week, we reached out to our Local Coordinators and asked them what host families mean to them, and why host families make such a difference in...keep reading
The Foster family resides in Milford, Delaware and is made up of host mom Katresa, host dad Micheal, their young daughter Finlee, and dog Boots. As a first time host...keep reading