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Dear Host Family Letter from Daiana
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
Dear Host Family Letter from Julia
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
Dear Host Family Letter from Johanna
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
How to help your exchange student get around
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
What is it like to be a welcome family
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
Happy Hosting from Vermont!
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
Feels like forever!
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
New Adventures Begin
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
#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
How It Works: Host Family Placements
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
Haoyu and the Flynn Family
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
We are learning Portuguese
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