As we celebrate the spirit of gratitude during this special month, we wanted to share a wonderful letter written by Saule from Lithuania, who is spending her 2023-24 year with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State. Saule’s American adventure began when she arrived in Illinois and was welcomed with … Continue reading →

There is no better time than the month of giving thanks to share our first thank you letter from one of our 2023-24 students! Lucia from Spain has always dreamt of becoming an exchange student in America, and thanks to her incredible American host family, dedicated International Coordinator, and supportive community, her lifelong dream has … Continue reading →

Thank You Thursday is here! On this delightful day, we take pleasure in sharing heartwarming stories from our incredible students as they express their gratitude to their American host families, communities, and International Coordinators. Today, we are delighted to feature a beautiful letter written by Annelle from Germany, who spent her 2022/23 year in the … Continue reading →

As September ushers into a new chapter, we wanted to share a special thank you letter written by Marion from France, who spent her 2022/23 year in Utah. From embarking on family hikes to experiencing the excitement of prom, the year was packed with unforgettable moments! Her heartfelt letter not only captures her gratitude, but … Continue reading →

For this week’s Thank You Thursday, we have the pleasure of hearing from Orlane from France, who spent her 2022/23 year in Salt Lake City, Utah! From exhilarating horseback rides to immersive hikes in Utah’s stunning national parks, she describes her time abroad as “the best experience of my life” – all thanks to the … Continue reading →

For this week’s Thank you Thursday, we are sharing a sweet letter written by Giorgia from Italy, who spent her 2022/23 year in Kirkland, Washington. Giorgia adds, “I am so happy I decided to do this. It was the best decision I have ever made. I tried to live it in the best way possible, … Continue reading →

Thank You Thursday is here and this week we are featuring Cristina, who spent her 2022/23 year in Texas with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State. From presenting during International Education Week to cheering on at football games, Cristina reflects on her unforgettable year and the strong bonds she has formed. … Continue reading →

As the sun shines bright in this July edition, get ready for a refreshing treat! Join us as we highlight heartfelt thank-you letters from three remarkable 2022/23 students – Giulia, Najmina, Marion – who reflect on their amazing year thanks to their host family, community, and International Coordinator. I will always be thankful to my … Continue reading →

For our first Thank You Thursday of 2023, we are featuring Juod from West Bank, who spent the previous 2022/23 school year in Wisconsin with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State. Her kind words show the immense gratitude she feels towards her community, host family, and International … Continue reading →

For this week’s Thank You Thursday, we share another round of thank you notes from some of our 21/22 students! This week we hear from Pedro from Brazil, Adita from Indonesia, Manuela from Italy and Sydney from France. The people who I met are the best part of my exchange experience and to live like … Continue reading →