ABOUT HOST A STUDENT JOIN OUR TEAM TRAVEL & STUDY ABROAD USA BLOG PARTNERS STORE Study Abroad in the USA The ISE Academic Year Programs (AYP) are designed to provide students with a comprehensive American cultural and academic experience within a family environment. The US offers a great deal of diversity, providing students an exciting variety of experiences. Exchange students are placed in all areas of the United States! Our volunteer host families are selected by our experienced field staff and thoroughly screened. Exchange students will become part of the “American fabric” by becoming a member of their host family and community. We feel that our cultural exchange program is an important service to provide. Together, students and host families will form a bond that will result in greater understanding among people throughout the world. It is a program that creates lasting ties, promoting peace throughout our global community. Why Study Abroad? Johannes' Cultural Exchange Experience We feel that cultural exchange programs are an important service to provide. Together, students, their host family, and members of the community will form a bond that will result in greater understanding among people throughout the world. It is a program that creates lasting ties and promotes peace throughout our global community. Explore Even More ISE, along with our partner MPD Tours, offers exchange students the opportunity to experience even more of America through optional excursions and student tours. VIEW AVAILABLE STUDENT TRIPS Project HELP Instilling a Dedication to Service ISE takes great pride in our community service program, Project HELP, which provides students the opportunity to give back to the towns that welcome them during their stay. Students assist their host neighborhoods by volunteering their time and energy to support local causes in: Health and Wellness Education Environment American River Parkway Emergency Relief Volunteering with FEMA Local Causes, Charities, and Fundraisers Ronald McDonald House Plus Many More! IFF Oregon A Unique Exchange Experience Each year, International Student Exchange places several lucky students from around the world in the residential high schools in Oregon State to participate in a truly unique cultural exchange in towns bordering national forest areas. IFF placements offer a wealth of opportunity for students with a love of nature and the outdoors. IFF students also benefit from exclusive trips organized throughout the year, including camping trips, beach excursions, and more! Some local activities include, but are not limited to: Hiking Mountain Biking Gardening River Rafting Fishing Camping Skiing IFF Home Structure Each IFF home is run by dorm parents, who serve as the host mother and/or host father of the exchange students who live there. These dorm parents often have their own children who live in the IFF home as well. The dorms are very much like a large American home and are run as a typical American family, only with an international twist! Although the IFF program may seem like somewhat of a non-traditional experience, all IFF schools are normal American high schools – complete with clubs, sports, and other fun extracurricular activities to choose from. Frequently Asked Questions Here are some of our most asked questions about studying in the United States Who will I live with? Will my grades transfer back home? Will I be able to travel in the U.S.? READ OUR EXPERIENCE THE USA FAQ Amazing Students with Incredible Stories Here are a few of our amazing exchange students that studied in the United States. Read their stories, along with others below. Sara Italy From volunteering to help hurricane victims in Texas, running the NYC Marathon, and getting a Masters degree, Sara took full advantage of the opportunity to come to the United States. 10 years later, she still talks with her host family. Vitor Sao Paulo, Brazil During his time in Minnesota, Vitor was a stand out athlete on his high school’s football team. After trying out and making the team, he became the starting kicker and helped lead the team to a Section Championship! Marnouk Netherlands During her time in Indiana, Marnouk became fully immersed in the American way of life. She noted differences between schooling in the Netherlands compared to the United States, but loved her experience. HOST A STUDENT Global friendship starts with local action. 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