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AFS Student, Changemaking, Education, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

Kennedy – Lugar Youth Exchange Study (YES) Program Batch 2018-19

AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines and U.S. Embassy in the Philippines are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the next cycle of the U.S. Department of State Sponsored Program:…

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A great experience for the whole family

This morning we left for work while the kids were still asleep. I left a note on the fridge saying, “Lunch is on the stove”. That is nothing unusual, except…

AFS Host Family, AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Just do it. Jump in!

We have always loved the idea of having a student from abroad live with us as we felt it would be a great experience for our girls to learn lots…

AFS Host Family, AFS Student, Changemaking, Intercultural Learning

An enriching cultural experience

We gained a lot by hosting Davis for a year, this experience helped us understand that each culture is different, and that no culture is better or worse than any…

AFS Host Family, AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Loving our exchange student like our own child

As soon as we saw online that we could become a host family for an exchange student, we decided to apply and give our children a chance to get to…

AFS Student, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

Having the time of my life

I’ve already been an exchange student for a month. It’s so unbelievable. To be honest, this month was the best of my life so far. Only one month, but so many…

AFS Student, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

Realizing my dreams

“Tak kenal maka tak sayang” This is a popular saying from my beautiful country, Indonesia. It means, if you do not know about something, then you cannot be in love.…

AFS Student, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

A stepping stone for my dream

I’m a little shy, I can also be a little bit crazy. I’m funny; I like a good laugh and I love to read, too. Sometimes I just sit still…

AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Getting immersed in a new culture

I’m Zeineb, an AFS student from Tunisia in China and I’m writing to talk you about my first month here. I’ve always wanted to be an exchange student and now…