The Feed

From tacos and teen chaos to car crashes and cows—this fall’s been wild, messy, and full of gratitude. Here’s the beautiful madness we’ve been living lately.

Your exchange year is your own story — no two are the same. Here’s why comparing yourself to others could be stealing your joy (and how to stop).

Smiles brought to you by: hosting and zero dignity. By Abrilina Bray When I first signed up to host a student, I thought I was just opening my home. I didn’t realize I was opening my heart, my fridge… and sometimes, Pandora’s box. Our first year, right before our very first student arrived, I had gotten pregnant with Declan. I’m not sure how adequately prepared I was for hosting from the host family orientation that was given, seeing as I was pregnant and there was a large sn

Some were born into my arms. Others arrived with suitcases and accents. All of them have my heart. Let me rewind this chaos. I started...