ExchangeStudent.net is the best resource for study abroad. Why? Because it is pure, sincere, and unique. It is the result of a simple idea and some hard work. It is a collection of stories, poems, quotes, and photos contributed by hundreds of students, host siblings, parents, and study abroad officials around the world.
Why are we here?
To promote, encourage, and showcase the entire experience of studying
abroad from a variety of perspectives. To provide a forum for interaction
and friendship among our growing community. To share our real life experiences
and memories as well as providing motivation and inspiration for our peers.
Who?
Todd Garland is the man behind the wheel
of ExchangeStudent.net; however, the REAL driving force behind it is...
it's readers (over 15,000), contributers (over 200), and study abroad
officials (thousands - all those cool people who help us go on exchange
around the world).
History
Way back in 2000 when Todd got back from his year abroad in Brazil he
created the International Exchange Student News as a way to sooth the
reverse culture shock and stay connected with the exchange student community.
IESN blew up overnight (literally) and grew from a few hundred subscribers
to 5 thousand... then 10 thousand... then to over 15,000 where it is today.