CIEE Bridge USA High School

06/02/2026

Unable to travel? See the world through an exchange student's eyes when you become a host family with CIEE BridgeUSA: https://www.ciee.org/host-today?utm_campaign=hsib-fy26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=bring-world-home

05/29/2026

"I have a heart for these kids," says local coordinator Sophie Grimes.

If you're able to connect with teenagers from around the world, consider becoming a local coordinator with CIEE BridgeUSA: https://www.ciee.org/localcoordinator?utm_campaign=hsib-fy26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=sophie-oregon-lc

For local coordinator Sophie Grimes of Oregon, her role with the CIEE BridgeUSA High School program can really leave an impact on someone. For example, a ho...

05/26/2026

As departure day gets closer, the house feels different. Seasoned host families remind us: feeling sad means you did it right.

👉🏽 Read our blog post on how to prepare yourself for your exchange student's final days with you: https://www.ciee.org/partner/hosts/host-families/blog/understanding-reverse-culture-shock-exchange-students-and-host-families?utm_campaign=hsib-fy26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=reverse-culture-shock

05/25/2026

Sophie Grimes doesn't have just one reason she loves being a local coordinator. In fact, she has several!

If all the perks of being an LC sound good to you, learn more about working with CIEE BridgeUSA: https://www.ciee.org/partner/hosts/local-coordinators?utm_campaign=hsib-fy26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=lc-perks

05/19/2026

Host families around the country are getting ready to say goodbye to their exchange students. 😢 Get some tips and advice from experienced host parents on how to make letting go a little easier: https://www.ciee.org/partner/hosts/host-families/blog/saying-goodbye-your-exchange-student-how-host-families-can-prepare-and-cope?utm_campaign=hsib-fy26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=host-families-goodbye

05/18/2026

The U.S. high school experience is within reach. Live like an American, with an American family and American friends.

Learn more about becoming an exchange student with CIEE BridgeUSA: https://www.ciee.org/in-the-usa/academics/high-school-usa/contact-us?utm_campaign=hsib-fy26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=could-be-you

05/15/2026

As Host Family Appreciation Week comes to a close, this compilation says what so many students feel.

Thank you for opening your home. For making students feel like family. For showing up at games, sharing everyday moments, and creating memories that last long after the exchange year ends.
From California to Germany to homes across the world, these student voices carry the same message: the kindness, support, and love of a host family leaves a lasting mark.

Some goodbyes are hard because what was shared meant so much.

Interested in becoming a host family? Learn more: https://www.ciee.org/host-today?utm_campaign=hsib-fy26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_content=host-appreciation-week

CIEE BridgeUSA high school exchange students are so thankful for their American host families. And here are a few of this year’s participants who want to sha...

05/14/2026

A host family’s support often shows up in the moments that matter most: cheering from the sidelines, showing up for the big days, and making a student feel like they truly belong.

This Host Family Appreciation Week, hear from Anna S., anna_strehle2010, of Germany, thanking her host family for opening their home, welcoming her as family, and being there for every cheer competition and softball game.

Sometimes just showing up means more than words can say.

No matter what activity she got involved in, Anna S. of Germany has her host family behind her, cheering her on. “I want to thank you for your support – whet...

05/13/2026

For international students, hosting is more than providing a place to stay — it’s creating comfort, confidence, and connection. During Host Family Appreciation Week, we’re sharing student voices and celebrating the families who make cultural exchange so meaningful.

Listen to Elenor’s, , story of gratitude.

Interested in becoming a host family? Click here to learn more: https://www.ciee.org/partner/hosts/host-families/open-your-home-welcome-world-lp?utm_campaign=hsib-fy26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_content=thank-you-elenor

Laughs. Laughs. And more laughs. That’s what Elenor B. of Germany got with her American host family, the Mendezes. If you’re interested in a year of memories...

05/12/2026

Six thousand miles from home can feel a lot shorter when someone welcomes you like family.

This Host Family Appreciation Week, hear from Marina as she reflects on the people who made California feel like home, welcomed her into their family, and helped make her exchange year unforgettable.

Some memories last far beyond the flight home.

Marina B. of Spain truly became a part of the Trujillo-Dean host family in California. “I’m missing California, and all of you guys,” she says, referring to ...