Meet Hanna Doyle of International Cultural Exchange Services in Houston Metropolitan Area VoyageHouston, Houston, Texas, February 14, 2018 Today we’d like to introduce you to Hanna Doyle. So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. I was born and raised in Oulu, Finland. My first … Read More
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone”
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” Exchange student Cristina from Spain had the opportunity to participate in a very intriguing aspect of the American culture. Although she was initially apprehensive, she decided to take part in the Hamilton High School “Calendar Girl” pageant. She shares: “I really had to step out of my comfort zone. In … Read More
My experience has made me realize how important family is
My experience has made me realize how important family is Hi, my name is Capucine. I moved to America 7 months ago to live a new experience and to discover a new culture and language. My time here in Florida, has been amazing so far. I’ve been in a great host family and a great school. I’ve done lots … Read More
I’ll always cherish my experience
I’ll always cherish my experience I’m Luís, 16 years old, from Brazil. I was an exchange student for a semester in southwestern Wisconsin, where the Burbach’s welcomed me in their family. I am very grateful for them, ICES and World Study for the wonderful experience I had in the USA since the day I arrived. Even though my host … Read More
That year as an exchange student was critical and consisted of many personal milestones
That year as an exchange student was critical and consisted of many personal milestones I became an exchange student to the U.S from South Korea in 2005 when I was 16 years old in high school. For the program I enrolled as a J-1 visitor, I had little control as to where I wanted to be placed in … Read More
Volunteer for Meals on Wheels was a really cool experience
Volunteer for Meals on Wheels was a really cool experience Meals on Wheels is a program that delivers meals to individuals at home who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals. The day before Thanksgiving my host family and I volunteered at the New Season store. We were given pamphlets to people so when they checked out … Read More
People here are awesome
People here are awesome I experienced how great the people are in the US. So far I had so much fun with family and I friends, which I made the last months. I love the focus on sports at my high school because I love sports. Also because when I played on the Football team (I came when the … Read More
“We’re keeping him, right?”
“We’re keeping him, right?” Our family has hosted twelve students over the past 10 years, plus other short stays. It’s been very positive for our family and we feel like we have kids from all over the world. Some years it takes a few months before we actually feel like family and that’s okay. We have heard many host … Read More
Maja has been a blessing from the beginning
Maja has been a blessing from the beginning Hello, My name is Candice Pias. This is a note about our family’s experience with hosting an exchange student over the last year. My husband’s name is Gill. We own a sign company and Gill also does some farming on the side. My husband and I enjoy boating, fishing, camping, playing … Read More
From Italy, Di Giovanni enjoys playing sports in America
From Italy, Di Giovanni enjoys playing sports in America The Eclipse, Kearlsley, Michigan, January 30, 2018 by Hannah Hendley / Photo Editor Ricardo Di Giovanni is a 17-year-old senior who enjoys spending his time playing sports and hanging out with friends. What some may not know about Di Giovanni is he is actually one of the foreign exchange students … Read More