Host Families Blog

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

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

Life changing experiences deserve a little acknowledgment and processing--and an exchange year is a life changing experience for everyone involved! As this year wraps up, set aside some time to...keep reading

Got the winter blues? This is the time of year that host families often feel burnt out and ready for the school year to come to an end. It is...keep reading

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

The holiday break can be a challenging time for exchange students. Being away from school and their newfound American friends leaves much time to be filled. If this time is...keep reading