Study Abroad - General

Trump Administration Announces Visa Restrictions

The White House issued an Executive Order this past Monday (June 22nd) suspending entry ...

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Information for Parents, Study Abroad - General

Choosing Where to Go in the U.S. – Good or Bad Idea?

We receive questions from current or future exchange students asking for advice on … ...

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Host Family Expectations and Issues, Practical Tips

Charitable Tax Deductions for Host Families

Many families hosting J-1 exchange students may not be aware that if they itemize ...

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Adapting to Life in Host Country, Host Family Expectations and Issues, Medical Issues, Practical Tips, School Issues

So What Do We Talk About With Your Exchange Students At the Beginning of the Year?

Practical Tips for Host Families (and Students, Too!) The U.S. government requires that J-1 ...

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Cultural Exchange, Study Abroad - General

Is Traditional High School Exchange Fading Away?: Charting New Pathways for International High School Education in the U.S.

Last week I posted an infographic with data from the Institute of International Education ...

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