As thousands of students from Central Asia embark on exchange programs to the United States each year, a recent federal case in Texas has spotlighted longstanding gaps in oversight and accountability within the international student hosting system. The sentencing of a U.S. Army sergeant and his wife to probation for severe child endangerment has raised alarms about the … [Read more...]
Safety Watchdog Warns Chicago: “Gratitude” Theme of CSIET Conference Rings Hollow
Chicago, IL — The Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students (CSFES) is alerting Chicago residents to what it calls a “bogus showcase” coming to the city this October: the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET) Annual Conference. This year’s theme is “Gratitude”, but CSFES says CSIET’s track record shows little of it—especially toward … [Read more...]
CSFES determinedly continues to protect Foreign Exchange Students in the USA, points flaw at the core of the system
The CSFES (Committee for the Safety of Foreign Exchange Students), a US non-profit with proven track record of successfully protecting the interests of the interests of the Foreign exchange Students in the USA has pointed out a flaw in the system. Ms. Danielle Grijalva, who founded the CSFES more than 20 years ago and continues to serve as its Director, has recently … [Read more...]
CSFES raises alarm on treatment of foreign exchange students in the USA
CSFES, the voluntary organization that protects the interests of the foreign exchange students in the USA, has raised alarm on a number of issues. Ms. Danielle J. Grijalva, the Director of CSFES (Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students), has brought up the problems of a number of the foreign exchange students and the apathetic way the State Department has been … [Read more...]
To former Exchange Students Hosted by Cecilia and Coreydon Stepaniak in Texas: If you are a victim or witness to any incidents during your stay, please contact CSFES urgently.
The FBI has arrested El Paso Couple – Cecilia and Coreydon Stepaniak – for Alleged Child Abuse. Fort Bliss soldier and his wife are in custody. CSFES (Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students), the voluntary organization protecting the interests of the foreign exchange students in the USA, has put in considerable work to mobilize the law enforcement authorities in … [Read more...]
Sending your child to USA as Exchange Student? Be wary of unscrupulous placement services and irresponsible, even dangerous, host families
nCa Report It is the dream of many teenagers to go to the United States as an exchange student. For some it can turn into a nightmare. The cost of sending an exchange student to the USA for a school year is approximately USD 12000-15000. There are also additional expenses. Unless there are grants or scholarships available, an average family in Central Asia needs to save … [Read more...]