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This woman may not have kids, but she’s been a mom away from home to 23 different exchange students over the years! In an absolutely heartwarming post on social media, she demonstrated how hosting young people from all over the world has changed her for the better. Although she was there to help these kids navigate a new country, she learned as much from them as they did from her. This host mom is beyond grateful for the impact these children have made in her life!

“As a single woman with no family of my own by the age of 54, I’ve hosted 23 exchange students,” the woman wrote at the beginning of her slideshow. “Here’s how my lifestyle has changed thanks to my kids from around the…

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New Delhi [India], July 23: In a significant achievement, Serverbyt.in, a prominent cloud hosting brand under Hostkicker, has provided free cloud hosting services to over 5,000 students across India. This initiative is aimed at making premium digital resources accessible to students, enabling them to innovate and experiment without the worry of costs.

Empowering Students with Free Cloud Hosting

Serverbyt.in has launched a unique initiative that offers free cloud hosting services to students. Typically, this service costs upto Rs1000 per month elsewhere. This offer has played a crucial role in supporting students with their academic and entrepreneurial projects, allowing them to concentrate on their ideas without the burden of hosting expenses.

Achieving a Milestone: 5,000 Students and…

Students need host families

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The Besse Family (right) with Frida’s family when they came to visit from Germany.

Central Okanagan Public Schools is searching for families who have an extra bedroom in their home and some extra room in their hearts for sharing Canadian culture with international students.

The District’s International Education program will carefully match students with families that can provide a welcoming home and who will enjoy the mutual benefit that comes with hosting students.

“Our homestay program is internationally recognized because we run it ourselves, so we offer great support for both the students and the families who choose to open their home,” said Raquel Steen, Assistant Superintendent.

“We have a lot of students who are eager to…

At the far end of the kitchen in a detached family home in the south of Luxembourg, Agnès Kralj is busy clearing the breakfast table.

“Come in and meet Marianna,” she says, pointing to the 28-year-old PhD student from Brazil.

One could call Kralj and Marianna housemates. At least, they live together, sit for breakfast together and message each other to say if they are going to be home late. Yet, they are generations apart.

Kralj is hosting Marianna and another University of Luxembourg student, Alexandra, as part of a project which launched at the start of this academic year. WeConnect was created to help students find affordable housing by placing them with host families. Students pay around €425 per month including insurance cover – significantly less than accommodation on the…

The UW–Madison campus. Photo: Jeff Miller

The 2024 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony on May 3 honored 173 students for their academic excellence, public service and undergraduate research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.  

“Students, you’ve each followed your own path to reach this day, but there are a few things you have in common,” said Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin, who presided at the ceremony. “You’re passionate about your field of study, you’re motivated to push yourself a little beyond your comfort zone, and you’re able to work across — to collaborate with people who might have very different backgrounds and ideas and ways of looking at the world.”    

Mnookin also praised the students for their deep commitment to sharing…