For three weeks in August, Student Management Group held its first Short Term Group Program in the United States. SMG welcomed a group of 70 Chinese exchange students to Grand Rapids, Michigan for ESL instruction, cultural immersion, and homestay experience. The students arrived on the weekend of August 1st and had the opportunity to enjoy […]
Synchronized Skating Creates A Common Bond Between Cultures
Finnish exchange students Inka Sirkiä and Johanna Smalén have brought their synchronized skating skills to the Halton School District in Ontario, Canada and are having an incredible experience so far. The two girls decided to study abroad to develop their English skills, as well as to meet new people and discover a different culture. There […]
Getting Settled in Your New Home
You have claimed your suitcase at baggage claim. You are greeted by your host family and pack your bags in the car. The drive home will be full of unfamiliar sights, sounds and a lot of emotions. Your exchange program has officially started. For most exchange students, the first few days will be extremely exciting. […]
Stand Out as an Exchange Student
It takes a unique student to participate in an exchange program. Leaving your home, family, and friends behind is an extremely difficult decision to make. However studying abroad can have amazing benefits, and will allow you to stand out as you move on towards university. Multi-Cultural Understanding Harvard University is among the best universities in the world. […]
Meet Finnish Exchange Student Emilia!
Finnish exchange student Emilia spoke with Diana Santelli, one of our Student Services Facilitator, and discussed her time abroad. Q: Why did you choose Denver? When I was discussing with my mother about which district to choose, she didn’t want me to pick a place that had natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes, so that meant […]
Matheus Reflects on his time in the F-1 Public High School Program
Brazilian exchange student Matheus spoke with students services facilitator Diana Santelli about his time in Charlotte, North Carolina. Q: Why did you choose Charlotte? Before I chose a city, I did a lot of research on the internet using Google Maps and looking at the different districts that ESI offers. I checked places in the […]
Is High School in America Really Like the Movies?
My American High School Experience: Lais from Brazil
Brazilian exchange student, Lais, describes her experience on our F-1 Public High School Program: I came to the land of opportunities also known as America without knowing what I was getting into.I didn’t know how big of an impact this experience as foreign exchange student would shape my view of the world, my future and […]
5 New Year’s Resolutions For High School Exchange Students
As 2017 quickly approaches, people all over the world are finalizing their New Year’s resolutions. These lists can include eating healthier, discovering a new hobby, reading more, among endless other resolutions. For international high school exchange students, the New Year provides a new chance to make the most out of their high school program. Here […]
Celebrating Our Annual FAM Trip
Last week SMG and ISE hosted our annual FAM Trip, which brings agents from all around the world to the Northeast U.S. for a week-long visit to our offices and a small selection of schools. We were glad to welcome agents from Brazil, China, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, and […]