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 A CRAZY INTERNATIONAL FAMILY

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WHY A BLOG?

The Story

Since we started hosting international exchange students we get asked a lot of questions: Why? How? Are you insane? We also get questions from new host families trying to navigate the exchange year. So I decided to write about my experiences and maybe answer some questions, or even better encourage someone to open their homes and hearts (Eek! Cliche I know!) to a student or two.

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So, Now What?

So, our students for this year (class of 2020) have been gone, back to their home countries, for two weeks now. While I am still upset...

Homesickness: It Happens

Homesickness happens. It does not happen to all students, it doesn’t always look the same, and it doesn’t happen at the same time for...

The Horror Story

Everyone involved in exchange students has heard a horror story, but this is the exception not the rule. As humans we tend review or...

Taboo Topics: Sex, Religion, and Politics

In polite society we tend to veer away from the taboo topics of sex, religion, and politics; though I personally believe talking about...

Touch Down: The Airport Pick Up

The big day has finally come!!! OMG!!! This post will be all about the airport pick-up. Ready? Start with checking in with your student...

An Introduction

Who am I and who are we? I reference “I’ and “we” and “us” all the time and you might be asking who are these people? Who are the Crazy...

Is Hosting Parenting?

I am not a parent. I AM a host parent. So when hosting exchange students you are their custodian. You are a stand in parent and can make...

Utilizing Your Support Team: the IEC

Your International Exchange Coordinator (IEC) (lingo alert) is your first stop for questions or concerns during your exchange year (and...

A Vow of Communication

Communication is key. A super cliché saying that is super cliché for a reason. Communication can solve so many problems! Everyone from...

The Nightmare of Phones and Social Media

If you have teens or have ever seen a teen you know that they have permanently attached their phones to their bodies. And if they some...

Rules to Survive the Exchange Year

Make rules. If you have kids, expand on their rules. If you don’t have kids (in living the house), make rules. It is better to have too...

First Contact

You’ve signed up. Did the paperwork. Looked through so so many applications. And finally picked the perfect student for your family....

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