Host Families Blog

We asked our students to write a letter and submit a photo about their host family as a part of our “Dear Host Family” contest on social media. Students were...keep reading

We asked our students to write a letter and submit a photo about their host family as a part of our “Dear Host Family” contest on social media. Students were...keep reading

We asked our students to write a letter and submit a photo about their host family as a part of our “Dear Host Family” contest on social media. Students were...keep reading

CIEE High School USA participants are not allowed to drive. As such, host families are expected to help their international student arrange transportation. But don’t worry – this does not...keep reading

Not all CIEE host families host for a full academic year. Just as important are our welcome families. Welcome families "welcome" students into their home for a shorter amount of...keep reading

My name is Dolores (Didi) Gingue. I am a 52 year old mother of two adult children. My husband, Raymond, and I have been married for 26 years. We live...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 friends and happy September! We are now 30 days into the host exchange life and I can say we LOVE it full heartedly! After spending SIX months waiting, praying,...keep reading

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

CIEE High School USA students come from 70 different countries. They speak many languages, practice many religions, and eat so many different cuisines that it would make you hungry to...keep reading